When Petals Meet The Blade (Priscilla and Waldo) novel Chapter 313

Chapter 313

Chapter 313

Jessica had only glanced down at the street below a few times, and in that careless moment, this rascal beside her nearly get his way When the len up, Leon’s face was startlingly close, barely an inch away from hers.

Startled, Jessica exclaimed, “What are you doing?” She stumbled backward and slammed the window shut with a bang. After closing it, lesstra therges ‘Why do I feel so guilty?

‘If someone saw what just happened, wouldn’t slamming the window shut now just make things look even more suspicious?

‘They would start guessing what we’re up to behind closed windows!‘

“Your Highness! Mind your manners!” Jessica snapped, stomping her foot in anger. Her foot nearly kicked his leg in frustration

“It wasn’t on purpose. You’re the one who got too close,” Leon said, clearing his throat. He was surprised by how hoarse his voice sounded. He felt genuinely flustered.

‘I always thought I had great self–control, Leon thought, “Bu with her, damn if that isn’t the one thing I completely lack–though I’m perfectly fine in every other way.’

Leon paused, a suspicious look crossing his face. “Wait, did

just lean into me? Don’t tell me you did that on purpose?”

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“Don’t be ridiculous!” Jessica’s face flushed, her ear tips burning. “You were the one who leaned in, and now you’re… You’re getting the wrong

Jessica’s gaze accidentally landed on Leon, and before she knew it, her eyes had wandered down to his lower abdomen. Instantly, her face turned so red she felt like she could burst into flames. “Oh my God, why did I have to look there?!‘ She thought, mortified.

“Stop spouting nonsense in front of everyone. You… You’re shameless!” Jessica exclaimed.

Leon didn’t say a word. He turned slightly, still leaning against the windowsill with his back to her, and casually opened the window.

“What are you doing?” Jessica asked, her cheeks still flushed, puzzled by his gesture of opening the window.

He explained, “Someone might’ve seen us just now. When you slam the window earlier, people could easily get the wrong idea and think we’re… You know… Alone together in here.”

“That’s ridiculous!” Jessica snapped.

“So I opened the window to stop them from getting the wrong idea,” Leon said. Then he added, “Honestly, I also needed to cool off. It was unbearably hot here.

“It’s already late autumn, so why am I still burning up like this?” Leon mumbled.

“But seriously, aren’t you afraid she’ll go so far you won’t even be able to catch her anymore?” Leon hurriedly changed the subject.

‘Being alone with her in this room,‘ Leon thought. ‘Yeah, it’s easy to let my mind wander. I know I shouldn’t, but damn, this feeling is just too good.

‘And her scent is so sweet!‘ Leon grew anxious. ‘Last time I got carried away and accidentally stole a taste. Now I can’t help craving it every waking

moment.

‘Damn it, I have to marry her spon. Otherwise, I’m afraid I’ll lose control one day and do something I might regret. She’d probably call me a damn perver till the end of time!‘

Jessica had no clue what schemes Leon was harboring, but his words snapped her attention back to Lucy. She said, “Alright, its about time. Let’s go.” “Take me along?” Leon was genuinely surprised. “I thought I’d have to beg for the privilege!”

Jessica froze momentarily. She hadn’t even realized it. Somehow, it felt natural to include him. ‘He’s not even part of the Royal Guard, Jessica thought,

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