Suddenly, the door lock clicked, and Annis was about to come in.

Raegan's eyes went wide, and in a hushed tone, she said, “Let go of my..."

But before she could finish, Mitchel suddenly held her waist and pulled her into the wardrobe.

The door opened just as Mitchel shut the wardrobe door behind them.

The wardrobe was spacious, but it felt incredibly tight with both of them inside.

Mitchel's tall build only made the space feel more constricted.

Raegan, left with no choice, found herself so close to him that any minor movement could cause her to brush against his pronounced Adam's apple.

The dim lighting revealed the enticing movement of Mitchel's throat, making her heart race.

Raegan looked away, regretting not having gotten up from him and leaving this room early. This closeness between them only served to deepen her regret. Being seen by Annis would have been less awkward than enduring this intense discomfort.

Upon checking the surroundings and finding no one, Annis concluded she must have been mistaken. She noticed some clothes out of place and straightened them up.

Raegan's posture was tense, and inadvertently, her lips grazed Mitchel's Adam's apple.

The next second, Mitchel's body tensed in reaction.

Like a bird spooked into flight, Raegan tried to pull away quickly, but Mitchel caught her firmly by the back of her neck. “Stay still,” he said in a low, raspy voice, his breath warm against Raegan's ear.

Raegan's ear was sensitive, his breath causing an involuntary shiver from her.

Mitchel, his palm on her waist, felt her sudden shudder and looked at her more intently. As he slightly tightened his grip, his breathing uneven, he asked quietly, “Are you ticklish?"

His tightened grip on her waist sent a jolt through Raegan. Her ears and waist were highly sensitive spots.

Raegan's first instinct was to push Mitchel away. However, he held her wrists tightly and whispered a warning, “Stay inside. I don't want us to be seen."

Raegan's anger flared even more. He had been bold enough to undress in front of her before, yet now he was concerned about being spotted?

She shot him a piercing look and whispered back, “No touching.”

Mitchel kept quiet, his eyes locked intently on her. He hoped Annis would take her time leaving, so he could linger a little longer with Raegan.