Cross My Tigress Face the Wrath (Stella)

That voice was a heartbeat away from tears.

Looking at her, all vulnerable and small, Ronald couldn't help but chuckle. "You really don't remember?"

"Huh?"

Stella's eyes, clouded with confusion, stared blankly at Ronald.

Remember what?

Ronald gently took her hand and pressed it to his lips. "Right here, where you bit me."

Stella was at a loss for words.

What?

Wait, she bit him?

Ronald prodded, "Really don't remember?"

Stella's mind buzzed, her cheeks flushing a deep shade of crimson in an instant.

No way, she genuinely didn't remember! She bit him?

"I didn't."

She defended herself reflexively.

Was it really her? But she couldn't recall anything. Was Ronald pulling her leg?

When Ronald pinched her lip, Stella couldn't help but open her mouth in protest. "Hey, what are you doing?"

Ronald teased, "Just checking for that little fang."

Stella quickly wriggled free and clamped her mouth shut.

Looking at Ronald incredulously, she asked, "Did I really bite you?"

"Who else could it have been?"

Who knows?

She hadn't been by Ronald's side for years, only catching glimpses of his life in Ferrowland and the odd feats he'd accomplished. As for romantic liaisons or personal scandals, no one dared spread rumors about him. Swallowing hard, Stella felt her face burning up.

Ronald decided to change the subject. "Come on, let's get something to eat."

He didn't elaborate. And Stella didn't dare ask further.

...

The air in Spring Hill was refreshing.

Ronald led Stella to a diner, where they were the only customers left. It was late, but if Stella wanted to eat, Ronald would ensure she got whatever she desired.

Stella glanced at him, her gaze landing on the mark on his lip.

What on earth had she done?

Had she really bitten him?

Or worse, had she made a bold move?

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With this thought, Stella began to scrutinize Ronald more closely, trying to gauge his mood.

"What are you looking at?"

Ronald's question snapped Stella out of her thoughts.

She fumbled with her words. "I was wondering if you're mad."

Had she just ruined their sibling-like bond? She had managed to keep her

feelings for Ronald a secretKeep her years, and now, it seemed shovel.

had

tainted everything.

Stella couldn't bear to think further and mentally scolded herself.

Ronald took a sip of water, his voice deep and unreadable, "Do you think I should be mad, Star?"

Stella was a mess. "I... I didn't mean to. It's just that..."

She couldn't finish her sentence, noticing a coldness in Ronald's eyes.

Where did she go wrong? Tears welled up in her eyes. "I really didn't mean to..."

Ronald chuckled, setting down his cup. "So, Star, how do you propose we handle this?" Stella froze.

So, it wasn't just a bite. She had kissed him? How did a little alcohol lead to this? Things she had never dared to do suddenly happened.

Facing Ronald's penetrating gaze, Stella was overwhelmed, unable to decipher the emotions swirling in his eyes.

Feeling guilty, she looked down. "What do you think we should do, Ronald?"

Their relationship, it seemed, was no longer innocent.