The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 728

Citrine was about to protest, insisting she didn't need the help, but seeing how determined he was, she finally closed her eyes.

Once her eyes were shut, Sebastian pressed his fingers a bit more firmly against her temples.

The cool touch of his fingertips circled gently, easing away the tension that had been throbbing at her head. Slowly, the discomfort faded, replaced by a soothing calm.

She couldn't help but ask, "Sebastian, have you ever done this before? You're awfully good at it."

"Maybe I'm just naturally gifted," he replied. Sebastian paused briefly at her question, unable to hold back a soft laugh.

Citrine let the conversation drop, surrendering to the comforting sensation of his skillful hands.

Watching as the tension in her brow melted away, Sebastian couldn't help but smile to himself.

As he continued, drowsiness crept up on Citrine, and before she knew it, she had drifted off to sleep.

Once he realized she'd dozed off, Sebastian's hands stilled, though he remained in the same careful posture, not wanting to disturb her.

He found himself studying her peaceful features, emotions surging within him.

If Citrine had opened her eyes at that moment, she would have seen the fierce, unmistakable tenderness in Sebastian's gaze-so intense it could have burned

her.

strand of hair from her face with the gentlest

entrusted to him, he allowed himself the smallest,

at their destination, and Citrine stirred awake. The moment she opened her eyes, she sensed something was

against Sebastian's chest, his arm curled behind her neck, half

away, gently untangling herself from his arm and

Their gazes met, and for

voice from the

quickly composed herself, stepping

her retreating figure with an amused

keys to everyone. Each person grabbed their luggage and headed up

the vast blue sea stretched

suitcase and was about to change

and pulled the

a bright smile.

made

"Sure, count me in,"

started to close the door, Carlotta added with a mischievous grin, "Oh,

couldn't help but laugh. "Got

minutes later, she had freshened up and changed into the bikini she'd brought for the trip-just as everyone

was practically a rite of passage to get great