Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring

Chapter 162 Chapter 162 32% Emma's moans deepened, her body shaking as she felt herself unravelling under his touch. Alexander's grip on her waist tightened, his own release spiraling higher as he lost himself to the feeling of being inside her.

"Ahh. Alex." Emma moaned as he pushed his cock deeper into her pussy.

"You feel so fucking good,” he growled, straining his voice. "I'll never let you go again." +5 His words sent her spiraling, her climax crashing over her like a tidal wave. Screaming his name, her body convulsed around him, waves of pleasure making her trembles. Alexander followed moments later, his release hit him with such a force that left him out of breath as he buried himself deep inside her. His animalistic growls began turning to soft whispers of her nwhile he held her close.

They stayed like that for a moment, their bodies intertwined and trembling as they cdown from the high. Alexander pressed soft kisses along her shoulder, his hands gentle now as they caressed her skin.

"You're mine, Emma," he whispered again, his voice filled with both love and determination. "Now and forever." Emma closed her eyes, her heart welling up with emotion. For the very first tin years, she felt complete. And in Alexander's arms, she knew she had finally found her hagain.

Once their breathing steadied and their senses returned, they hurriedly put their clothes back on. The air between them was charged not just with passion that they had just shared but a promise, an spoken promise of beginnings. And then Alexander took her hand, his fingers intertwined in Emma's without a second thought about the people inside the hall as he stepped right into the grand hall once more.

Now, for the first tin her life, Emma was free as a bird let out of its cage. For the first tin years, she needn't hide her emotions anymore.

She stood tall, her hand firmly in Alexander's, her heart soaring with a sense of liberation and joy she hadn't experienced in what felt like a lifetime. She could feel the eyes of the room on them, the murmur of curious voices, but none of it mattered, Alexander was at her side, and for once she wasn't walking this path alone. As they moved through the crowd, Emma found herself reliving the words Alexander had whispered to her in the throes of their passion. The sincerity in his voice, the way his touch had felt like a balm to her wounded soul, it all crushing back A gentle glowing smile appeared on her face as if her heart couldn't keep the happiness inside.

Alexander's head cocked in her direction, his features warm and protective. He gave her hand a squeeze, wordless reassurance that he wasn't going anywhere.

As they entered deeper into the hall, the crowd parted for them, the energy in the room shifting as whispers filled the air. Sfaces reflected shock, others curiosity, and a few even held disdain. But Emma didn't care. For the first tin her life, she wasn't living to please anyone.

They were soon separated from each other a while later by a wave of guests wanting to speak with them.

Alexander was pulled aside by a group of investors, while Emma began attending to sjust-arrived guests attending the event.

The physical separation between them did not make either feel part.

Alexander kept his gaze drifting back to Emma, his lips curling into a faint smile every ttheir eyes met across the room.

16:07 Wed, Jan 29 Chapter 162 Ja 32% +5 Emma's heart surge with hope and determination. All these year, she had been living in doubt about her worth, doubtful of her place in Alexander's life. But now, with his love laid bare and his actions speaking louder than words, she felt a sense of belonging she hadn't known in years. Whatever lay ahead, she knew they could face it together.

As she turned away from one of her guests, she heard it, soft, sharp, and unmistakable. "Nice try, Emma.” She froze.

That voice.

She hated that voice with all her might. Emma turned slowly, her expression composed, trying to project either innocence or confusion, anything but the wave of anger bubbling inside her And there she was, Annie. Her face mask barely concealing the venom in her glare; every feature twisted with fury. Even with how elegant her gown was, the energy radiating off her was toxic.

"I don't have tfor this," Emma said, trying to walk past her, her heart pounding and her hands clenched at her sides. "But you have tfor my man," Annie hissed, her voice trembling with sarcasm and barely contained rage.

Emma stopped mid-step, her heart racing. She slowly turned back to Annie, her face unreadable, though for a fleeting instant, there was shock in her eyes.

Annie's words cut, yet Emma knew better than to show it.

"He was never yours," Emma said quietly but firmly, her tone felt like dagger wrapped in silk.

Annie snorted, her lips curled in disdain. "Because he fucked you once, you think he's yours now? her el voice cracked then, the scene she had watched just an hour ago burning like wildfire in her mind, refusing to let go. A humorless smile curled Emma's lips. She took another step closer, her calm voice hiding the tempest raged inside, "He has been mine from day one, Annie. We were betrothed long before you were in the picture."

Annie's nostrils fumed. "And yet, despite your precious betrothal he divorced you for me. He chose me, Emma. Doyou know what that feels like? To be the chosen one? I doubt it." Her veins becvisible, pulsating fast as anger coursed through them. □□

Emma took two steps closer, and whispered in a dangerous tone "Do you know why he chose you?" she cut in, the coldness in her voice cutting through Annie's anger an effectively as a knife. "Because he doesn't know you, which isn't altogether surprising since you're such a liar and a bitch. How do you think he would feel if I told him all about your little stunt five years ago? How you tried to havekilled? Or how about your fake fiancé that you paraded around?" Emma's eyes darkened and her voice cout sharp enough to shed blood. "You're nothing but a liar. A snake. A whore." The words hit Annie like a slap across the face, and she flinched. For the first time, her poise cracked, and her eyes flickered with fear.

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