The Bound Between Us

Chapter 77

Herman was kissing Anastasia when he suddenly realized that she had fallen asleep.

“Look at this silly girl, falling asleep just like that”

Feeling both amused and helpless, Herman planted a kiss on her forehead.

“You’re such an easy target. Lucky it’s me you ran into.”

To Herman, Anastasia was an innocent soul who saw the world through rose-tinted glasses.

With Anastasia fast asleep, Herman halted his advances. His rationality returned because he wanted their first time to be a conscious and mutual decision

He tucked Anastasia in and went off to take a shower

Anastasia was sleeping like a log, totally oblivious to what had happened or where she was.

After his shower, Herman changed into his pajamas. He was initially thinking of vacating the room for Anastasia and crashing on the living room couch, but he couldn’t resist her beautiful face and decided to stay

He slid under the covers and spooned her to sleep.

It was his first time sleeping with Anastasia like this, yet it felt oddly familiar, as if they’d been living this way for years.

Anastasia was always a restless sleeper, tossing and turning in his arms. Her face was pressed against his chest, and her legs were entwined with his

She clung to Herman like an octopus, a sleep position that made her feel secure and comfortable

a warm feeling wash over him as

night was a test of self-control. It wasn’t easy having a beauty in his arms and not

The next day

stretched lazily, and was about to get ready for work when she noticed something was off. This wasn’t her

room and this was Herman’s bed

her side and found Herman still in

quickly checked herself. Her clothes were intact, and she

heaved a sigh of relief She really shouldn’t drink too much, considering

and started recalling the events of last night. She

around.

can’t believe I embarrassed

she had crossed

was extremely embarrassed. So much for her reserved, ladylike

her face burning Anastasia was tugging at her hair in frustration. She decided to make a swift exit before Herman woke

tiptoeing out, Herman opened his eyes.

awake for a while and already had a smile twinkling

Anastasia any embarrassment, Herman waited a bit before pretending

about to leave for work. She was running late, so she didn’t have time to

blushed after seeing Herman awake, “You’re awake. I’m going to work now and

at the clock, I’m heading to the office too. I can give you

“Okay’

already shared a bed, so what was the big deal about sharing a ride?

change while Anastasia waited for him at the entrance. During that short wait, she was racking her brain for possible reasons why Herman didnt make a move on her

not attractive