His Substitute Bride のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 31 - チャプター 40

Finn’s POVWhen I saw her at the gate standing in front of Lex, my first thought was that she might be overwhelmed. That she would panic or walk away, letting Lex weave her way in. But I was wrong, so fucking wrong.My North who loved to avoid drama and trouble didn’t flinch, she didn’t fold and to make it even more spicy, she walked up to me and then kissed me.She didn't hesitate, she did it right there in front of Lex. It wasn't any kiss, it was deep, possessive and fierce. Her lips were on mine as her hands gripped my collar like she owned me for those few seconds and maybe she did own me.Lex, who was unable to bear the sight, turned around to leave and for North, she left me after a few banter. Staring at the gate she had walked through, I couldn't help but to replay everything that had happened. The brief kiss I had shared with her didn't only leave me stunned as I wasn't expecting it, it left me half hard with lust. North hadn’t allowed herself to be intimidated, she clai

North’s POVFinn wasn't the type to talk a lot and so he rarely said anything unnecessary, but this morning, his silence felt heavier and charged with something I couldn’t name but could definitely feel on my skin.I sat in the front seat of his car, legs crossed and pretending to scroll through my emails while secretly watching his jawline flex every time he shifted gears. This man had no business looking this good on a Monday morning. And yet, here he was in a tailored charcoal suit that screamed power, and seated beside him was me. My skin still tingled from the memory of his hands on my body two nights ago.This morning, I started to regret my actions. I hated the fact that I allowed myself to fall for him when I ought to have avoided him entirely. It made me feel vulnerable and weak. But there was no point crying over spilled milk. Instead of doing that, I will make sure I don't repeat the same mistakes. Taking a deep breath, I bit the corner of my lips before shifting my gaz

North’s POVTime went more quickly than I had expected.Flipping through the materials on my desk, I was staring at the screen of my laptop at the same time. I was going to meet with a client for breakfast tomorrow so I wanted to make sure I put everything in order before leaving. “I can see you are getting ready for your date with Finn," Kora said from the door. "I wish I could sit at a table from across and watch the only couple I wouldn't mind betting my life savings on that they will end up together.” She mouthed.Straightening up, I locked eyes with her. "What? Are you going to gobble me up?” She laughed. She knew how to press my buttons and when I was triggered she kept pushing it. “I’ll act like you aren't even there." I muttered, rolling my eyes at her."Come on, I'm rooting for you…" “Thank you Kora, see you." I cut in, grabbing my purse from the table. I was going to storm through the door when it creaked open and Eliza walked in. “Your husband is here." She chirped, a

Finn’s POVThe moment the alarm went off, I let out a low sigh as I threw my feet off the bed. I wasn't going to work today, instead, I was going to be on the next plane heading to Washington to meet with dad. The call from last night was from him. He didn't sound as if something was wrong but he asked me to return home, saying it was urgent.I tried all I could to talk him into telling me what he wanted on the phone but he insisted he was going to tell me in person. Ten minutes was more than enough for me to get dressed and when I was done, I went down stairs. North was already in the kitchen at that time as the whiff of bacon greeted me when I got to the base of the stairs and it made my mouth water.Checking my wristwatch, I let out a low sigh before heading towards the kitchen to inform her of my destination.“Hey," I greeted, leaning against the counter.“Are you leaving already?" She sounded alarmed as she swirled around to face me. "I had no idea you were going to leave thi

North’s POV“Finn." I called for the hundredth time in a minute, tapping his shoulder but he didn't respond.His silence was driving me crazy and I was crumbling on the inside with each passing second. My hands shook as I tried to steady Finn’s head against my shoulder. His body felt heavier with every breath, like he was sinking into me and pulling me under with him. My heart beat from the fear that was trying to eat me up was so loud that it echoed in my ears. “Finn,” I called again, nudging his cheek, but as before, he didn’t respond. He was giving me a shallow breath which was soft and irregular.Still trying to wrap my head around what was happening, the door flung open, startling me.“North!” It was the unmistakable voice of Raiden.His eyes were wide but they narrowed the moment he saw Finn sprawled on me like a rag doll. I expected him to panic like I was already doing, but he didn’t. Instead, he groaned and walked toward us casually.“What happened?” I asked frantically.