The Villainess Wants a Divorce:Beast Husbands Regret It to Tears-Chapter 144: Want to Break the Contract? Not a Chance

Chapter 144: Chapter 144: Want to Break the Contract? Not a Chance

Seraphina Caldwell’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, her eyes full of confusion.

"It’s not bad. Just like your hair, your eyes, it’s quite fitting... Looks pleasing."

In Kaelan Hawthorne’s heart, the tense string snapped in this moment.

Yet whenever she spoke softly and her gaze fell on him, there was always a stirring in his heart.

He didn’t dare admit it, afraid it was just an illusion.

But when his shadow fell completely into her eyes, she did not avoid it; instead, she smiled faintly.

At that moment, he suddenly understood.

Seraphina truly changed.

No calculations, no deceit—just clearly, she had improved.

Actually, he had liked her for a long time.

From the first time she stubbornly stood in front of him, gritting her teeth and saying "I won’t leave," his heart had already surrendered.

He was just too afraid, afraid that if he got close, she’d leave again.

He’d rather stand at a distance, watching over her, than dare to take that step forward.

So he could only watch as others gathered around her, laughing so naturally.

Yet he himself stayed alone in the distance.

Countless times, he tossed and turned in the deep night, thinking, "Am I too bad?"

He feared she’d turn around and find out he was the one who hadn’t changed, while she’d already moved far away.

So he didn’t dare to approach.

But now, he would never let her go again.

This time, he would personally keep her by his side.

Want to break the contract?

No way.

The red thread connecting their destinies, tied by his own hands, would never loosen again.

Kaelan Hawthorne clasped Seraphina Caldwell’s nape, lowered his head, and kissed her. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

His red hair fell, brushing her cheek, causing her to shiver slightly.

Kaelan closed those pale green eyes, pressing all his emotions into the kiss.

He wanted her to know that he was serious, that he was hers, and had been for a long time.

He kissed for so long that Seraphina couldn’t catch her breath.

Her body unconsciously leaned forward, her fingers instinctively clasping his collar.

Only then did Kaelan relent, pulling back a mere inch, gazing down at her.

Her face was flushed, eyelashes slightly trembling, with not a hint of strength in her fingers pushing against his chest.

Kaelan’s Adam’s apple moved, finally understanding why Wyatt Yardley and the others loved to hold her so dearly.

Like this, she was soft, utterly defenseless.

He used to always act indifferent, fearing he’d be hurt.

And the result?

Others had already kissed her while he was still lingering at the doorstep.

He had missed too much; he could wait no more.

"Haven’t kissed enough."

He gently stroked her burning red face with his fingers.

Those pale green eyes locked onto her, never blinking.

Seeing her bewildered appearance, his throat constricted again, finally losing control, he lowered his head and kissed her again.

Seraphina shivered, instinctively curling tighter into his embrace.

Kaelan’s heartbeat quickened.

He longed to bite through his wrist right now, establishing Beastkin’s oldest Blood Covenant, so from then on, she’d be his rightful mate.

Thus, she would wholly belong to him alone.

But he knew, night was approaching quickly, and The Beast Realm was not far ahead.

It was not a private wilderness, but the strictly governed core of Beastkin.

Now was absolutely not the time for Bonding.

A reckless mistake might draw interference from the whole tribe, and even put her in harm’s way.

"No bonding with other males."

He kissed the corner of her lips.

"In the future, look at me more, think of me more."

Seraphina didn’t speak; she merely hummed softly, her fingertips firmly clutching the hem of his clothes.

Kaelan kissed her a while longer.

He gazed into Seraphina’s eyes, unable to resist pinching her cheek gently with his fingertips.

The Charm Technique might fade with time.

But not that kiss, not those whispers—he wouldn’t take back a single word.

He wanted her to remember which male had kissed her.

She should know who truly deserved to be by her side.

Seraphina was awakened by a gust of cool wind.

That wind coursed through the valley, gently brushing against her face, shocking her awake from her daze.

At first sight, the scent of lavender flooded her nose.

Looking down, she found herself leaning against Kaelan’s chest.

His arm securely wrapped around her waist, his palm pressed against her back.

Seraphina shuddered abruptly, body stiffening, then sat up straight.

She stepped back twice, hurriedly widening the gap.

Only after retreating to a safe distance did she finally steady her mind, raising her eyes to see the sky.

Nightfall had completely descended.

In the distance, the lights of The Beast Realm flickered in and out of the twilight.

"Why didn’t you call me?"

"I was obviously still awake and could talk, how did I suddenly fall asleep?"

She bit her lip, her brow furrowed slightly.

"What if we missed the timing, or if the Eagle Clan suddenly returned, what then?"

Kaelan didn’t move, still sat quietly there, his back resting against a thick tree trunk.

He raised his eyes, gazing at her slightly tense shoulders due to apprehension.

"You were sleeping soundly, I couldn’t bear to wake you."

"Couldn’t bear to?"

Seraphina sneered coldly in her heart.

She didn’t believe those words.

When had this person ever been "unable to bear it" towards her?

Wasn’t he always plotting against her every time?

What new trick was he planning this time?

She couldn’t be bothered to ask further, turned around and left.

The city was right in front of her, she feared the gates would close completely at nightfall if she dawdled any longer.

It wasn’t worth delaying her journey, or even risking her life for someone like him.

Kaelan stared at her back, his heart heavy with unease.

After all, he didn’t call out to her, but instead immediately got up, took a few large steps, and caught up with her.

Once catching up, he stretched out his arm, directly wrapping it around her waist from behind.

In the next moment, he suddenly lifted her, holding her entirely in his arms.

"Kaelan!"

Seraphina exclaimed in surprise, instinctively pushing hard against his chest.

"Put me down! I can walk myself! What are you doing?"

But his arm remained tightly locked around her, unmoving.

Not only did he not let go, but he tightened his embrace, directly heading towards the city gates.

"We’re almost at the city gate, don’t make a fuss."

Her struggles froze.

"I’m your Beast Husband, holding you like this, others won’t suspect anything about our relationship."

Her hands finally ceased.

Slowly, she raised her head, her gaze falling on his profile.

She...

She really intended to break the contract.

Since that day when he said in front of everyone, "I don’t want you."

She made up her mind, wanting to completely sever this absurd marital covenant.

But she hadn’t planned to let the whole Beast Realm know that they were merely putting on a show, becoming the laughingstock of others.

Moreover, she needed to meet The Beast King.

Silas Shaw had detained several innocent Beast Husbands, their fates uncertain.

If The Beast King saw through their lack of affection, he might not even consider stepping in to save them.

But even so, she still felt it strange in her heart.

This guy used to make things difficult at every turn for her.

Why did he suddenly approach her so eagerly upon waking, looking deeply affectionate?

What exactly was his plan?

Seraphina stopped struggling, only urging softly.

"Hurry, it’s getting dark, I don’t want to be locked outside the city."

Kaelan didn’t answer, only silently quickened his pace.

He knew, she hadn’t fully trusted him yet.