Chapter 56

Samuel soon pried open Shelmaine's lips. Shelmaine's eyes widened with tears glimmering at the corners. She felt a sense of disrespect and instinctively bit down. Soon, the taste of blood spread between her lips and teeth. Even so, Samuel didn't let go. He seemed even more driven to continue. Their three years together seemed neither too long nor short, and the air between them tensed. Samuel pressed Shelmaine down and pinned her wrists above her head on the plain white sheets. Her eyes and nose were red, and her lips were a tempting shade of crimson. She was still very thin and bony. If anything, her complexion seemed worse since she got pregnant, which Samuel figured shouldn't be the case. She should have gained some weight. They were both lost in their own thoughts. Samuel lowered his head and continued to kiss Shelmaine. His free hand slid downward while his knee provided support, careful not to hurt her belly. He restrained himself and took care not to harm her as he con