Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 219:

Sean enveloped Norah in a firm embrace, as if trying to meld her into himself.

“Please, let me know if you’re in danger again. I can’t bear the thought of you being in such peril,” Sean said earnestly. He saw Norah as someone delicate, someone he was sworn to protect. Despite her capabilities, he assumed the threat of danger surely frightened her.

Then, he comforted Norah with a gentle pat on the back. “I’m here for you, as your partner. You’ve opened up to me, which means you trust me. Let’s build on that trust a little more.”

Touched by his concern, Norah felt a wave of emotion, her eyes moistening. Such compassion was new to her. His first reaction was not to reprimand, but to express concern for her well-being. This was warmth she knew couldn’t come from mere friendship.

“I feel sorry for Alice,” Norah whispered.

“I’ll make it right,” Sean soothed, giving Norah a tender caress on her head.

“Okay…” Norah then shifted to move closer to him, hiding her face in his embrace. “Sean, do you still have feelings for me?”

could continue to embrace someone whose true nature was so different from what

for you are unwavering.

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initial encounter on the racing track or his discovery of her as the Supernatural Doctor that made her shine in his eyes. Later on,

solidified, ready to

his gaze soft. “Our relationship hasn’t been long. We’ve only shown each

had claimed the lives of were merely societal

other,

Sean’s assurances. The memory of Derek’s reaction upon discovering her true identity as Selene lingered vividly in her mind. Derek’s harsh words had left

Are you feeling exhausted? Let me take you back to rest.

straightened up and averted her gaze. “I fear

and violence, which occasionally took a toll on

a point about their attempts to maintain favorable

his neck. “Sean, what if our feelings

that. Focus on the