The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 747

Sebastian finished making up the bed before calling Citrine inside.

He broke the silence first, his tone steady but gentle. "You'll sleep here tonight. I'll keep watch outside."

With that, he stood, ready to leave.

The air on the island was chilly at night, and their tent was pitched right on the beach, just a few yards from the water. One good gust of wind and anyone sleeping outside would definitely catch a cold.

Citrine spoke up quickly, stopping him. "The tent is big enough for both of us. It's windy out there—you should stay inside too."

She didn't wait for an argument. Instead, she scooted over, making space on the other side of the bedroll.

Her offer was so matter-of-fact and sincere that Sebastian hesitated. She wasn't watching him with even a hint of wariness-just open trust. He paused at the entrance, concern flickering in his eyes. "You trust me that much? Aren't you worried I might try something?"

Was she really that naive around guys?

Citrine laughed softly, amused. "You're not that kind of person."

"And if I

thought about it, lips pursed. "Then

came to that, she was pretty sure she could

help but smile at her confidence.

patted the empty spot beside her. "Come

argue further, just slipped off

big enough for two. It felt

was thirsty Remembering that the shop owner had given them some bottled water, she reached for the bag by her feet, pulled out a bottle for herself, and

bag's contents, curious. "Let's

she read aloud, trailing off as she recognized the rest of

hearing her stop mid-sentence, looked

the little box under her

throat and changed the subject

then

cramped, and now they were just inches

light from his phone flashlight flickered and