Hellbound With You novel Chapter 385

Chapter 385 Brazen

Abi's lips parted at his words. She couldn't believe that he could still act like this in this kind of situation, but why was she even surprised anymore? Hadn't she already learned how shameless this man could be?

"P-please stop being naughty, Alex." She held his wrist to move his hand away from her nape. "This is not the time to –"

"Naughty?" he cut her off, his lips curving up mischievously. "I was going to tell you a story to distract you, little lamb. What did you think I was going to do?"

Abi's eyes widened and she couldn't help but feel her face heat up. Seeing his grin made her feel even more embarrassed. But really? He was going to distract her by telling her a story? This Alex?

Realizing that Alex was teasing her, Abi retorted. "Don't lie, Alex. I know you were thinking about doing something else."

"Something else? Like what? Tell me, little lamb."

"Like doing naughty thi…"

Abi bit her lips, stopping herself from saying anything more, while Alex's throaty chuckle echoed inside the room.

He leaned in and pinched her chin. "You're getting naughtier by the day, Abigail." He licked his lips and moved even closer, whispering in her ear. "And I so very much like it when you're thinking naughty things."

Speechless, Abigail could only puff her cheeks. "I… I am not the one thinking naughty things, Alex," she protested but Alex simply chuckled.

This sight of him laughing made Abi momentarily forget about anything else. He was laughing. His eyes were bright and he was genuinely happy.

Abi couldn't help but smile and reach out. She held his face, cupped it and planted a kiss on his cheek before she hugged him. This was all she wanted to see, a happy Alex, a smiling Alex. After all the pain he had gone through, she just wanted him to be enveloped with love and happiness and she hoped she would be able to give him the love he deserved. No, she would make sure of it.

"Abigail…" he called her name. Abi didn't notice how that simple kiss and her hug made Alex stand frozen for a while. "Tell me…" he pulled away and looked at her, eyes glimmering with anticipation and nervousness. "You finally… fell for me, right? Your heart only beats for me now, right? You love me now, don't you?"

Abi pressed her lips tightly. Silly… silly Alex!

She watched his expression for a while and she couldn't help but want to squeeze him in her arms. Judging from his expression, he must have felt a little like she did when she first confessed her love for him; a mixture of a fear of disappointment and rejection as well as hope.

Somehow, she felt thrilled thinking about how he would react if she told him that she loved him before they even met in that ball.

Finally opening her lips to speak, Abi held his hand and placed it on her cheek. "Alex…" she started, but before she could continue, the spell broke.

They were both jolted from their own fantasy land and were immediately teleported back to present. Abi looked in the direction of the opened door. She could hear the sound of heavy breathing and nothing more. There were no cries of pain coming from any of the witches. She thought, with relief, that Zeke must not have been too harsh on them and that he didn't really hurt them.

"Alex… let's go," Abi tugged at his sleeve and Alex's shoulders could only drop in displeasure. Holding his wrist, she didn't wait any longer and pulled him with her towards the door.