Chapter 36
Feeling utterly mortified, Selina woke to the realization that she had completely zonked out-so much so that Trevon had to carry her to bed. where she unwittingly used him as her makeshift pillow.
Selina took a moment to steady herself, then said with sincere gratitude, "Err... Thanks,"
"You're my wife. It's cool. Trevon replied.
"But Trevon, you know she tried to say something, but he cut her off, I get it. You're reminding me our deal is just for a year. But just remember, for that year, you're my wife in everyone's eyes, and our agreement is still on your mind, yeah?" Biting her lip, she nodded. "Of course
"Goodnight then. A gentle touch brushed her hair aside as Trevon bid her goodnight with a swift exit.
Even after he left, his scent lingered in the air. Curling up, Selina hugged her knees close, her cheek casually resting on them sideways, her gaze still hazy from sleep. I can't believe I let my guard down like that. Am I starting to trust Trevon to not hurt me? No, this kind of habit is dangerous. I can't let it happen again she reminded herself inside.
Trevon swirled a glass of red wine in his hand as he stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows in his study. The moonlight streamned in, casting a soft glow on the scene. He took a leisurely sip, savoring the moment.
His hand, the one he'd rested under Selina's head earlier, had lost its initial numbness. Now, he could only think about the softness of her hair and the faint scent that clung to his fingertips, making him feel antsy and all over the place. "Selina, what am I going to do with you. he muttered, his deep voice tinged with a helpless note
because she had fallen asleep next to him and he'd carried her to bed, or maybe it was the mortifying moment she inadvertently used him as a pillow. Whatever it was, she knew it would take a little bit to shake the awkwardness that hung
then, Trevon's phone vibrated. He shot a quick look at the caller ID.
but she quickly went back to eating, pretending not to notice anything was
haven't you? Alright, catch you later." Trevon ended the call and said to Selina, "My dad and stepmom want to meet
with a napkin
that spoke volumes, and Devin caught on quickly. He
"I'll be back at four to pick you up, okay?
give you a surprise, he explained. "But you got swept away by Nord After everything that went down,
Selina started to say something, but Trevon gently cut her off with a "Shh. It was like he could read
casually say "spend as you wish had its appeal, and it was clear why not just women, but
widened. "Go ahead and enjoy it," he said. "I'll be
phone started buzzing. It was Lydia, itching for some mall-time, In their chat, Selina mentioned her dinner plans to meet with Trevon's parents that evening. After agreeing on
planned to meet up at Galaxy Mall in Sokovis. Lydia was already there, sipping on a vanilla milkshake, scanning the crowd for
the wait, Lydia. Traffic was a
can still get you, right?" Lydia said with a smirk as they started navigating through
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