Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

Chapter 189

"Dylan, seriously, how do you fall asleep so quickly?" Clara mumbled to herself, feeling at a loss for words. She forced her eyes shut, trying hard to follow suit.

As far as she could remember, she'd never shared a bed with a guy before, let alone her boss. Sleep was nowhere in sight, so her mind began to wander.

She remembered a note she had scribbled in her journal once: "Don't trust Dylan."

Turning her head slightly, she took in his profile. He had one of those effortlessly handsome side profiles, with a nose bridge high enough to make you wonder if it was sculpted. There was not a single pore in sight at this range.

Watching him made her eyelids grow heavy, and soon enough, she felt herself drifting off.

It turned out, post-amnesia Clara was quite careless.

Once Dylan heard the soft rhythm of her breathing, he slowly opened his eyes. He turned just enough to catch a glimpse of her sleeping face. She looked so peaceful, like a tiny rabbit or a kitten, all innocence and calm.

tricks and plans, she seemed completely

midway, caught by some hesitation.

but everything was a blur. This time, it was filled with a jumble of voices; people were

the tension was palpable, like the weight of

Dylan's eyes. He looked like he'd had a good night's sleep, appearing more

At least she was still effective as a

wrapped around her waist, and ended up flopping back down. Luckily, a large hand

"Thanks," she murmured.

hand lingered on her back, pressing

the gesture. Still, she brushed those thoughts away, remembering the time she'd ended up on top of him and how uncomfortable he'd looked. He was clearly

filling her head with that nonsense. Now, she