Chapter 126. Castle in the Hell

“Don’t play innocent with me, Alessia. It doesn’t suit you.”

My cheeks flushed slightly, and I bit my lip nervously.

“How are you feeling, babe?” he questioned and pecked my lips.

“Better,” I admitted.

“Good. Because I really want to do that with you right now.”

Suddenly, my eyes popped open wide and I jerked my hand away from him.

“What is wrong? Don’t tell me you’re scared of it already?” he teased.

I shook my head vehemently.

“Of course not,” I lied quickly.

“Really?”

“Yeah,” I replied and gave him a weak smile.

After giving me some kisses to reassure me, he pushed me back down onto the mattress and crawled on top of me again. I stared at him questioningly, biting on my lower lip. When he started rubbing circles on my hip with his thumb, I realized that his hands were shaking. Was he nervous too?

“I’m sorry for making you feel uncomfortable earlier, baby. I just want us to be comfortable together,” he whisper