The Bound Between Us

Chapter 239

Herman didn’t fully understand. The nicer he was to Anastasia, the heavier her mood seemed to get. His kisses were always so gentle, like the soft brush of spring breeze.

Her hand moved towards his belt….

“Anastasia.” Herman caught her hand, stopping her immediately. “Your wound at your waist… it’s not healed yet.”

“I want it.” Anastasia pushed him down onto the bed, straddling him. “I know what I’m doing.”

With that, she bent down and initiated a kiss. Anastasia had never been this forward before. Her hand slipped under his shirt.

That night, fearing he might hurt her, he was even gentler than usual.

Afterwards, Anastasia lingered, her fingertip lightly tracing his face, outlining his features in the dim light. He held her, sensing her unusual mood, and said, “Go to sleep.”

on her mind, and it must have something to do with that thing. He had noticed

to sleep. Perhaps she was too tired, and she fell

his arm under her head as a pillow, gazing tenderly at her

The next day.

also an early riser, heard the noise and got up too. She wanted to help in the kitchen, but Anastasia shooed her out, telling her to relax

pitiful it tugged at people’s

up. When he came out, dressed, Anastasia had finished making breakfast. “You have to go

wake Pattie up, hoping to let her sleep in

have to worry about Anastasia having too much free

Herman suggested. “I’ve asked the

she smiled and said, “Okay, it’s time to buy

room, and

sleeping so soundly,” Salma chuckled, sitting

routine. Now, in the cold of Riverdale, being able to sleep in an air-conditioned room with warm blankets was undoubtedly the best sleep Pattie had experienced in the past