377. Brace The Storm Together

The night dress was more transparent than it was comfortable.

Heidi sat on the edge of the bed, knowing she was supposed to be sleeping- at least, she was supposed to be pretending to be sleeping,

But then,

Who was she kidding?

She sighed, her fingers trembling a bit as they fumbled with the lacey outline of the golden dress.

Her heart skipped when the bathroom door opened.

Looking up, her eyes met with his hazy ones. As if intoxicated, he took her in, his deep gaze awakening the weird sensations again.

Lucas stumbled forward and planted both palms beside her on the bed, leaning in until their breaths mixed.

He gave her a lopsided smile, eyes darting to the exposed flesh on her chest. “Heidi, what are you afraid of?”

In the most sensual tone, his deep voice floated into her ears, resonating within her core.

That was right. What was she afraid of?

Deciding to come with him was enough reason that she was willing to take any risk.

Swallowing for the umpteenth time, Heidi shuffled b