The Bound Between Us

Chapter 178

Anastasia had been hanging around the neighborhood entrance for almost half an hour when Herman rolled up in his Chevy Spotting the familiar nde, Anastasia sprung up with a grin, opened the door and hopped in “Where are we heading? Monica and I already had our grub, what about you?”

“Grabbed a bite Herman twisted slightly, buckling Anastasia’s seatbelt for her

His distinctive scent engulfed Anastasia, and his handsome face was so close it made her heart race. He always had this subtle floral scent that was just irresistible.

“You’ll find out when we get there.”

After fastening her seatbelt, he snuck in a quick peck on her lips before settling back into his seat

Anastasia’s eyes widened in surprise and he chuckled. “Hold on tight”

Her checks turned a shade of pink and a shy smile spread across her face. She muttered under her breath. “Such a rogue”

He took one hand off the wheel to hold hers and drove out towards the outskirts of the city

An hour later, they arrived at the highest hill on the outskirts. Standing on the viewing platform, they could overlook half of Riverdale The wind was strong atop the hill and the night was chillier Herman had come prepared, he handed Anastasia a thick coat to keep her warm, then led her towards the viewing platform.

“You brought me here for the night view?” Anastasia glanced around. “I heard this hilltop’s usually a hotspot for night time hikers, why’s it deserted tonight?”

will bother us.” Herman brought her to the edge of the

help but chuckle and turned her

won that side

into such a joker?”

as the eye could see, and the

too caught up in life, and never took the time to admire our city”

held her from behind, joining her in admiring the cityscape. “But it doesn’t hold a candle

arms encircling his waist, looking into

you for all the joy.” Anastasia felt an unprecedented level of happiness, every cell in her body was soaked in sweetness.

a smile tugging at his lips, he said, “My

tighter, leaned in and planted a passionate yet gentle kiss on her lips. That kiss was

cat.” He wanted her

his arms. “You’re the one who taught

With Anastasia by his side, his life was perfect. No matter what her past was,

through the sky, followed by a series of fireworks decorating

was pleasantly surprised, she turned back to look. “So beautiful, who’s setting

all my paychecks to you. There’s no money left for such romantic gestures. We must’ve

a waste of money, one bang and there goes a few dozen bucks” Anastasia chuckled.