Chapter 1485

“I…” Ariana hesitated.

Holden interjected, “I’ve seen you naked before.

Just relax now.

As Holden’s words sank in, Ariana felt a rush of heat flood her cheeks, coloring them crimson.

Memories of their last encounter in the bathroom, clouded by alcohol, rushed back, making her want to disappear beneath the water’s surface.

She lowered her head, unable to meet Holden’s gaze.

Holden couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight of Ariana’s blushing cheeks, a playful glint in his eyes.

He started to cleanse the paint from her skin.

Ariana pressed her lips together, choosing to remain silent.

She relaxed into the moment, allowing the tranquility of the water and Holden’s attentive care to wash away any lingering tension.

By using his strength properly, Holden wash the paint off Ariana’s body.

After Ariana finished showering, Holden couldn’t contain his smile at the sight of Ariana’s flushed face.

He inquired, “Would you like to stay and sleep with me?”

“No.

Ariana snorted, her hand reaching for the

make her move, Holden took a step forward,

“You seemed scared earlier.

well on your

had left Ariana with a lingering fear that was hard to

uncertainty clouding

unease, Holden

“Stay with me.

been restless lately and just want to hold

seemed to be a plea, yet it was evident he

Ariana sighed in resignation.

a nod, she conceded and settled

a gentle smile as he joined her

a storybook on the bedside table and began narrating a

from the day’s events, found solace in

off to sleep in the warmth of his

breaths steady and peaceful,

gentle ki*s to her forehead and whispered, “Good

with Ariana nestled in his embrace, Holden closed his

dream, Ariana found herself back on the eerie, deserted street, haunted by a horde of grotesque corpses

sending

ran frantically, her heart pounding, but the nightmarish creatures multiplied, closing in on her

Ariana jolted awake with a sharp scream, her body

a daze, her heart racing from

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