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Juliet never imagined that one day she\u2019d find herself staring, mesmerized, at a man\u2019s\u2026 butt.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Asher had a great figure too, with honey-toned skin and defined muscles that looked especially seductive under the warm bedside lighting. His cold, aloof face paired with his strong physique gave off a powerful sense of masculinity.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had a broad frame with explosive strength. Getting involved with a wolfish man like that, both physically and emotionally, was enough to wear a woman down. But a gentleman like Zachary might be a completely different kind of experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDone?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Juliet snapped back to reality, her ears flushing bright red. \u201cDone,\u201d she blurted, then hurriedly turned to open the fridge, trying to hide the loud pounding of her heartbeat. She\u2019d really lost her mind, thinking about Zach like that.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMmm,\u201d Zachary responded softly. His voice was low, grazing her ears in an inexplicably pleasant way. With a voice like that, Zach could\u2019ve been a top-tier voice actor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The kitchen was just too small. With two people inside, even turning around felt cramped. Juliet washed the vegetables while Zachary handled the knife and the stove.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cZach, do you cook often?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSometimes.\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\n
His knife work was excellent. The vegetables were all delicately and evenly cut.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI live alone. I can\u2019t eat takeout every day. And I\u2019m not used to having strangers Pass me the soy sauce.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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home.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, I see.\u201d Juliet snapped back to herself and turned to grab the soy sauce bottle, which was on a rack in the corner. Just as she reached out, Zachary also turned sideways to grab the cooking wine.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Without warning, his chest pressed against her back. A wave of male heat enveloped her. Through the thin fabric, she could clearly feel the steady, powerful heartbeat in his chest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His warm breath brushed her ear, causing her to freeze completely. Time seemed to stop.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhere\u2019s the sugar?\u201d Zachary didn\u2019t seem to notice how close they were. He had taken the cooking wine and was now looking for sugar.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cOn the top shelf.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still facing away from him, Juliet\u2019s cheeks burned. Her hand holding the soy sauce trembled slightly. Her heart raced, refusing to calm down.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Soon, the delicious aroma of barbecue sauce for the pork ribs filled the kitchen. Zachary tasted the sauce and frowned slightly. \u201cIt\u2019s missing a bit of tanginess.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He picked up the bottle of apple cider vinegar, then glanced at Juliet, who was distractedly washing tomatoes. Scooping up a spoonful of sauce, he held it to her lips. \u201cTry it. Tell me if it\u2019s missing anything.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Juliet froze, then instinctively opened her mouth. The warm, sweet, and tangy sauce slid in.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Only then did she realize what she\u2019d just done. She had just eaten something Zachary fed her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHow is it?\u201d Zachary\u2019s eyes reflected her flustered expression.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s fine. The balance is perfect.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Juliet lowered her gaze, not daring to look at him again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Zachary had been good-looking since young. He had the kind of face that could stun you at first glance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His mother was Gefonian, angelically beautiful. His father was strikingly handsome, exceptional even among Halven men. He inherited both Halven elegance and Gefonian bone structure, with slender brows, a high nose bridge, and a mix of cool sharpness and gentle warmth that was very alluring.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, a warm hand touched Juliet\u2019s forehead, and that dangerously beautiful face moved in close before her eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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