Chapter 143. Cold and Blank

Blank breaks away from the kiss too soon, leaving me flushed and wanting more.

My eyes remain closed as I swim in a sea of amazement. And the moment I feel Blank’s face move more than an inch from mine, I quickly pull the duvet over my head again.

“You were so bold when you kissed me before, my lady. Why are you so shy now?” he whispers, and I find my fingers are fidgeting.

I shouldn’t let him see how weak I am. I shouldn’t let him see how much I want him.

“We’re having a ball later today. You’re the Belle of the ball, so we’ll both go shopping soon,” Blank says all at once before adding, “meet me downstairs.”

The moment I feel him turn his back to leave, I pull the duvet down and watch him. Except, aunt Mellow interrupts my view, as she uses the open door before Blank even reached it.

The two nod at each other before Aunt Mellow sets a tray of food on the bed.

“Your mom said you haven’t had breakfast,” she says.

Although my