Chapter 197

(Annabel POV)

My eyes open to the radiant morning sunlight and I'm blinded by it momentarily, causing me to blink a few times to adjust to it. I notice that Dean is not in bed, as my eyes glance to my side only seeing the ruffled sheets of where he should be.

I climb out of bed, acquiring my bra and panties from the floor to slip on. 

After almost checking every room in the house, I finally find him and my inner deity jumps in excitement like a five-year-old who just received ice-cream on a hot day.

I sneak inside the room in hopes for him not to detect me. He's in his sanctuary, lifting weights in the home gym.

His appearance is exhibited through the reflection of the mirror wall and his body is sheathed with sweat, making his skin glisten, as his veins protrude from his arms. The black tank top and shorts fit perfectly on his body, as he sports the look so flawlessly.

Holy shit.

The steamy sight of him flourishes my desire and heighte