Elaria wasn't feeling well, so naturally, there was no intimacy between her and Sebastian.
She went back to bed to rest.
From the bathroom came the sound of water-Sebastian was taking a shower. That familiar sound was oddly soothing, and before she knew it, Elaria had drifted off.
In her sleep, Sebastian was still clinging to her, relentless.
When she opened her eyes again, it was already 1 a.m.
Only the reading lamp was on in the bedroom. Sebastian leaned against the headboard, going through some important documents. He looked ridiculously good, even in the plain white bathrobe. Elaria couldn't help glancing at him a bit longer.
He noticed the slight rustle and looked down at her. "You're awake?"
Elaria nodded. "What time is it?"
Sebastian set aside the papers an
