Karma Doesn’t Sleep: The Revenge Queen Rises novel Chapter 252

“Clive, I just want you.” Kristen’s voice was soft, her tear-stained face tipped up to meet his eyes. She looked at him with so much hope it almost hurt. “You care about me too, right? You told me once—I’m special to you…”

Clive swallowed, Adam’s apple bobbing as he tried to keep it together.

His voice was rough. “Kristen, we can’t…”

“Why not?” Kristen edged closer, her courage growing. She pressed a gentle kiss to his jaw, feeling his breath—hot and shaky—against her skin. That only made her bolder. Her lips trailed down, landing on his throat.

Clive’s whole body went tense. In a heartbeat, his self-control snapped.

His eyes darkened with hunger, breaths turning ragged. Suddenly, he pushed Kristen down onto the hospital bed.

Pain shot through her wound, but Kristen’s eyes shimmered, caught somewhere between pleasure and pain. This was it. Tonight, she’d finally be his.

“Clive, I really love you… Whatever Amelia could give you, I can too. And whatever she can’t, I can give you so much more…” Her words were soft and tempting as she guided his hand under her shirt.

The touch of his hand on her skin made Kristen shiver. Heat rushed through her, but something about Clive tonight just felt off.

“Clive, you’re so hot…”

Before she could say more, he yanked her shirt open, buttons scattering everywhere. He pinned her down, no tenderness, no gentle lead-in—just heat and urgency, his hands roaming over her bare skin like he was desperate to burn it all away.

It wasn’t the sweet, slow passion she’d dreamed about, but at least she was finally getting her chance. Kristen played along, reaching for his belt.

There was a sharp click.

Suddenly, Clive’s hand wrapped around her throat, holding her firmly against the bed.

He stared down at her, breath heavy, taking in her flushed cheeks and pleading eyes. Her voice was barely a whisper. “Clive…”

But as he looked at Kristen, another face filled his mind—Amelia.

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