Chapter: 1702

Cliff's gaze remained unfathomable as he bent to capture her Lips.

His expertise was evident-whatever techniques he'd mastered worked their magic, melting away her fear and anger like snow in sunshine.

Sensing her complete surrender, he gradually released his hold.

Though Laney's eyes were open, tears blurred her vision into a kaleidoscope of colors. As she felt him withdraw, she reached out blindly, lips parted in unconscious yearning.

Cliff observed her reaction with a knowing smirk.