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.”

knew that Anastasia wasn’t ready to come clean with him. She had something on her mind, and it must have something to do with that thing. He had noticed something off about Monica and Salma’s expressions

hummed in agreement, closing her eyes to sleep. Perhaps she

sleep. He propped his arm under her head as a pillow, gazing tenderly at her sleeping face in the

The next day.

early riser, heard the noise and got up too. She wanted to help in the kitchen, but

Pattie in her room. Pattie was still sleeping, looking so pitiful it tugged at people’s heartstrings. The bruises from the beating she had taken

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

hoping to let her sleep in a bit

didn’t have to worry about Anastasia having too much free

take her shopping for some new clothes,” Herman suggested. “I’ve asked the school for a week’s leave for her. She

said, “Okay,

and Anastasia

is sleeping so soundly,” Salma chuckled, sitting down.

Sleeping outside in various weather conditions had become routine. Now, in the cold of Riverdale, being able