Chapter 276

The moment Giselle heard the word "marry", she thought he'd lost his mind. She had no desire to keep struggling with Donovan and tried hard to push him away. But the instant he felt her resistance, he only grew more unhinged. He lowered his head and claimed her mouth in a forceful kiss, urgent and invasive, taking complete control and giving her no chance to resist. It had been so long, so unbearably long, since he'd kissed her like this, since he'd tasted her. It felt like an entire century had passed. All the pain and loneliness, the agitation and inner conflict, the longing and regret, he poured every drop of it into that deep, consuming kiss, as if he could devour her whole. Held in his unyielding grip, Giselle couldn't move or break free. Even her lips and tongue were under his control, leaving her dazed, breathless, and unable to think. She pounded his shoulder in protest. When he finally lifted his head, his arms were still locked tightly around her, refusing to let go. F