Chapter 80 A Cherished Constrast (1)

• Scarlet’s mind sought solace in memories of Lincoln's touch, the way his fingertips traced patterns of warmth and affection on her skin.
• The stark contrast between a man who cherished her for more than just her body and one who only saw her as an object to possess became painfully evident to Scarlett.
• Each of Dane's repulsive kisses felt like a suffocating weight pressing down on her, stealing her breath until she had no choice but to push against him in a desperate bid for air.