Rebirth Snatching Back My Stolen Luck novel Chapter 99

Chapter 99

LILITH

After leaving the airport, we took a taxi at the entrance back to the community.

But upon arrival, Dean insisted on going to my place instead of his, and since I couldn’t win against him. I let him have his way.

I just never expected…

We barely made it past the door when he pressed me against it, his lips claiming mine with an urgency that stole my breath.

“Dean-” I pushed at his chest with both palms, but he easily caught and pinned them with one hand and continued his onslaught.

Soon, my body softened against his, and before I knew it, the hand I’d pressed to his chest reached out and pulled him closer…

Did it take five minutes? Ten? More?

I could no longer tell.

All I knew was that when his lips finally left mine, mine stung faintly, my tongue felt numb, and I was devoid of strength.

If he hadn’t been holding me, I might have slipped to the floor in embarrassment.

Afterward, his head nestled into the crook of my neck.

“I can no longer live without you, Elise,” he murmured, his deep, hoarse voice so devastatingly sexy it nearly sent my knees buckling.

I suppressed the urge to rub my tingling car, mulling carefully over his words.

There was no hidden intent in them–just finality. He was stating a fact.

While my thoughts tangled, he nuzzled deeper into my neck.

“So… can I be your boyfriend? Your man. I won’t make any flashy promises, but I can swear on one thing…”

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“If there ever comes a time you no longer want me, I promise I’ll…”

I held my breath, bracing for words like I’ll let you go peacefully or I won’t cling to you.

But instead-

“…I’ll correct whatever I did wrong, improve myself, and pursue you all over again.”

A chuckle escaped me before I could stop it.

Yes, that was exactly the kind of promise Dean would make.

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He straightened then, placing both hands on my shoulders and looking into my eyes with a solemn, determined gaze.

“All in all, I’m never letting go of your hand in this lifetime, Elise. I don’t know about you, but I’ll always belong at your side. Not even you can change that.”

I met his gaze, catching the possessiveness flickering deep within, and smiled.

Maybe normal women would have flinched and even been frightened by such an overbearing confession, but not me.

In both lifetimes I’d lived, I had never been loved properly nor loved anyone the same. This kind of earnest devotion–tinged with obsession–was exactly what I needed.

Only with such passion could I find the courage to open my heart again and try to love recklessly.

“And what if I refuse?” I teased, my eyes glinting.

He didn’t back down and said nonchalantly. “Then that only means I haven’t done enough. I’ll keep working until I change your mind.”

I sighed.

How could anyone remain unmoved at this point? That would be inhuman. And I… was only human.

“Fine,” I said calmly. “I agree to let you be my boyfriend-”

The smile that lit his face at that moment was dazzling enough to blind.

Thump. Thump.

My heart raced wildly.

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But remembering what I still had to say, I forced it down and continued calmly, “But only on one condition.”

“I’ll agree to any condition, as long as you don’t take back your word,” Dean replied, his joy unrestrained as his hands slid from my shoulders to clasp mine.

I held his gaze a beat too long before shaking my head.

“No. Listen first before you decide.”

I opened my mouth, but the dull ache in my legs reminded me I’d been standing for far too long- I’d arrived at the airport before half past eight.

“Let’s sit and talk,” I suggested, then tried to pull my hands free, but he only released one, tightening his hold on the other as walked over to the sofa and sat side by side.

“Okay, I’m all ears. What’s this condition?” he asked, adjusting to face me squarely while absentmindedly playing with my fingers.

I didn’t dawdle.

“I’d like to set a timeline of one year. Think of it as a trial period for this relationship…”

I trailed off when I noticed he’d stopped toying with my fingers. Likewise, his expression had gone unreadable and his eyes lowered.

My chest tightened.

Was he offended?

Maybe. But I couldn’t help it. This was the compromise I’d come to after long thought.

To start with, I was still unsure what exactly my feelings for Dean were.

Was it love? Gratitude? Or the comfort of his presence?

And him too–did he truly love me?

Or was it pity, or tender feelings borne out of seeing a struggling woman?

A year felt just right–neither too long nor too short.

It was enough time to figure out our feelings for each other. If they lasted, we could continue. If not… we could part with no regrets.

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I told him all this plains

He saved silent. then lifted his gaze to mine and asked. “Ts that all? No other reason?”

This time was ordinary, free of #eestion. Yet guilt pricked me, and I looked away

Because he was right. There were another reaso

1.Ake 18 mentioned earlier. Dean’s burning passion was what I needed–but it wasn’t enough

Nowhere enough

The betrayal, the miserable end I’d suffered were still fresh in my mind. The memories still heanted me

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