Chapter 189 Run with me

A dull ache throbbed behind John's eyes as he cracked them open. The opulent surroundings did little to soothe the remnants of his drunken despair. He sat up slowly, the world around him tilting slightly before regaining its balance. He glanced towards the window, the harsh desert sunlight filtering through the expensive curtains. Across the room, Olivia lay nestled in the bed, the sheets pulled down to reveal a glimpse of creamy skin. Her eyes fluttered open, and a dazzling smile spread across her face. "Good morning, darling," she purred, her voice laced with a suggestive warmth. John stared at her for a beat, his expression devoid of the usual spark of desire he might have displayed before. There was a cold indifference in his eyes, a stark contrast to the vulnerable man Olivia had seen the night before. "Morning," he replied, his voice a low rumble devoid of emotion. Olivia sat up, the silk sheets clinging to her curves. She stretched languidly, the gesture undeniably provocati