Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 24 This House Finally Feels Like Home

I bent down to grab the towel, but Ethan beat me to it.

My face went red as I tried to pull it from him. "Let go!"

He ignored me and wrapped the towel around me instead.

I expected him to say something, but he stayed quiet, not acting like the playboy he was earlier.

My heart was racing, and I couldn't look at him. Suddenly, Ethan pulled me into his arms and snapped a photo with his phone. "What are you doing?" I panicked. The photo showed him in a robe and me in a towel against his chest. It looked suggestive. Ethan grinned. "Just some insurance, in case you keep sleeping with me without making it official."

"You..." I started, but the door opened, and Bella walked in.

"Emmy, you're awake?" Bella's smile seemed off.

"Bella, what are you doing here?" I asked, surprised.

Bella looked confused. "I've been here. I went to get a drink and watched some card games."

She held up two cans. "Want one?"

like Ethan was messing with me. I glared at

did I say?" Ethan leaned against the glass door, looking

embarrassed to confront him in front of

after drinking is a fact. Bella can confirm. If I hadn't refused, you would've had your way with me."

my reaction,

he was gone that I noticed

the room, I asked, "Bella, did you help me change last

you accuse him? You've gotten bold."

I was there to take care of you. You threw up on me, so I cleaned you

touched me. I crawled into bed and hugged

went to shower, Ethan was there,"

held my breath, and Bella laughed, nudging me. "I was so conflicted. I wanted him to make a move on you, but I was also worried he'd take advantage. When I came out, he was gone." I playfully pounced on

messed around for a bit before

is so much better than Arthur. After your

blanket, thinking about Arthur on

be interested in me. But I had to admit,

I woke up,

brought in a set of clothes, saying Ethan had sent them. It was a new