Game Over No Second Chances

Chapter 416

However, Hugh lightly tapped Serena's shoulder. "Your zipper."

Serena turned her head and only then realized she hadn't fully zipped up the back of her dress in her rush to get there. The slight twist of her body had exposed part of her back.

Mortified, she immediately reached for it, but the more she fumbled, the harder it was to fix. Her fingers trembled, and her cheeks began to burn with

embarrassment.

Then, Hugh reached out and said, "Let me help."

"Okay," Serena mumbled, hiding her face behind her hands.

Everything felt like chaos tonight. She'd been so focused on putting on a show, playing her part, and getting Hugh to rest that she hadn't even noticed her zipper wasn't fully closed.

And the worst part? For a split second, she'd actually thought Hugh might give her a grateful hug, like her friends would have.

ridiculous. That was something girls

help. Quietly, she swept her hair to one side, exposing the back of her neck and leaving herself completely in his hands. Hugh's movements faltered for a moment. Then, slowly, he zipped her

but his voice stopped her. "I'll sleep on

need," she said without thinking. "We'll sleep

of her dress, then turned and gave him a

fingers curled into a fist,

words that they'd sleep together-were all it took for the storm to stir behind his

and she was smiling up at him with wide, unguarded eyes.

still too young. She might be too innocent to realize that every little step she took toward

the door opened. Next to his large bed stood a newly prepared one. It was

on the bedside table.

you hadn't been sleeping well, she thought sharing a bed might disturb your

Yes, Serena really was too young- young

to remind you that Mrs. Larson is thoughtful, and maybe you should go a little easier on her. Don't wear her