Chapter 16

[ VERONICA'S POV ] 

I slept for the first time so comfortably after the incident happened. His arms were like a security shield for me. Powerful yet peaceful! He didn't let go of my hold for the entire night and I found myself enjoying his company behind me.

The first ray of sunlight crawled inside the room through the satin curtains from the door. My eyes struggled before focusing on the direction of the window. They were open and a warm breeze soon followed the entire room. 

I attempted to release his hold from my waist. My breathing came out in relief when the hold loosened leaving me craving for his embrace again. I tossed on the bed and saw his sleeping face.

His lashes were long, eyes were closed so numbly as if he had enjoyed my company as much as I did. Tearing my eyes apart from his nose, my eyes fell on his parted lips that were opening and closing like a fish underwater.

His lips looked so inviting and luscious that I insanely wante