Chapter 45. Boundless

Evelyn

Jacob was the first to pull away, looking more disheveled than ever, quickly fumbling to button up his shirt. My heart sank as I met my dad’s and Clara’s expressions. Embarrassment flooded my face, heating my cheeks.

Fuck!

I had really thought they’d be asleep. But then again, this was a pretty stupid assumption considering I had run like a madwoman to stop Jacob from boarding his flight to Italy. Finding him again and the rush of emotions that followed had made me forget everything else. It seemed so normal to me at the moment.

Jacob shot me a look—the kind that screamed, I told you so. I dropped my gaze to my feet, fumbling with the hem of my dress.

I screwed up, didn’t I?

But honestly, I couldn’t blame myself. I had been away from him for far too long, and now that I had him, I wanted him as close as possible. No, I needed him close.

“You guys were supposed to be asleep,” I mumbled in weak defense, glancing between Dad and C