Just as she was about to express her annoyance, Mitchel piqued her curiosity, “Do you want to know?”
Her curiosity peaked, and Raegan couldn’t help but nod eagerly.
With a chuckle, Mitchel teasingly pinched her chin, cloaking his response in mystery. “It’s a secret.”
Raegan found herself at a loss for words, her emotions a mix of amusement and slight irritation. Her thoughts raced. Had they struck some covert deal? Had her brother somehow betrayed her trust? But it couldn’t be.
“I’ll reveal it in time,” Mitchel assured her, noticing her sulking expression.
“And how long will that be?” she pressed, her curiosity unabated.
His gaze intensified as he whispered, “When you agree to be my wife.”
Once again, Raegan was left speechless. “Dream on! Who wants to be your wife?” she shot back, feigning indignation.
Mitchel, unfazed by her retort, simply smiled and gazed at her fondly.
“Well, you never said that. But I truly want you to be my wife…”
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He paused deliberately before continuing, “My love story is with you Raegan found herself at a loss for words. “Why did he seem unfazed by my retort?” she asked herself silently.
The scent of Mitchel’s fresh bath lingered, suggesting a closeness that made Raegan’s heart race. She averted her gaze swiftly, her pulse quickening.
Mitchel noticed her shyness and, with a smile, stepped back, heading to the bathroom to wash up.
Meanwhile, Raegan turned her attention to the grapes on the bedside table, beginning to peel and eat them. As Mitchel emerged, she casually asked, “Do you want one?”
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Right after those words escaped her lips, Raegan realized Mitchel might have just brushed his teeth in the bathroom. So, she continued to pop the grapes into her mouth. The grapes burst with sweetness, its juice glossing her Lips.
Mitchel leaned in, unable to resist. “I’d like some,” he declared.
With flushed cheeks and grapes still in her mouth, Raegan hesitated.
“There…” Before she could finish, her words were silenced by his ki*s.
“Hmm… Her protest was muffled as Mitchel’s ki*s deepened, his tongue seeking the sweet grapes, sharing the flavor.
Overwhelmed, Raegan’s mind emptied, her gaze locked on his, lost in the unexpected intensity of the moment.
Mitchel’s Adam’s apple moved noticeably as he savored the grapes, his gaze locking onto Raegan.
In her daze, Raegan felt he was not just absorbing the grapes but her entire being. Her cheeks were aflame, her heart racing uncontrollably.
Unbeknownst to her, the bashfulness in her eyes was captivating to him. Mitchel’s next action was swift. He caught her wrist, drawing her close to him.
“Hey!” Raegan exclaimed, suddenly finding herself secured by his embrace. She resisted, pushing against his chest, her voice tinged with frustration. “Why did you ki*s me?”