Chapter 28

LEAVING THE MANSION

A kiss made Chelsea halt. It was almost as if her body had become immobile and was unsure of what action to take. Simultaneously, her breathing came to an abrupt halt. Chelsea cautiously opened her eyes as soon as she got the sensation that he was moving his lips away from hers. They took a collective pause to catch their breath.

CHELSEA

While I took a moment to compose myself, I became aware of Redemon pulling his lips away from mine. I have no idea what steps to take next. When his lips touched mine, it was as if I was hit by a wave of sudden stupidity. What are you doing to me, Redemon? This is making me weaker and more confused.

Once he finished his sentence with "Ehem," there was a deafening hush. I couldn't help but glance in his direction, and we made eye contact. I turned away from her once more and tried to collect myself.

I asserted my authority by declaring, "If you have nothing else to say, you can go