Chapter 25. Slightly Embarrassing

Reece

It had taken me forever to fall asleep the night before, but not because I wasn’t comfortable or happy, which was often the case when I couldn’t sleep. No, this time, it was the exact opposite. I simply didn’t want to take my eyes off Rose. I’ve slept with a lot of women in my life, but none as beautiful as her, none as graceful, intelligent, and kind.

In the morning, her bright eyes had locked onto mine, and all I could do was grin at her. I’d helped her get her gown back on and gotten dressed myself before offering to walk her back to her room.

I can tell Rose is a little flustered. “Do you think… anyone will see us?” she asks.

“I’m not sure,” I reply as we approach the bedroom door. “Will it bother you if someone does?”

She shrugs. “I don’t know. It’s just… I’m wearing my gown. I’m pretty sure that makes this what some people call a walk of shame. Not that I'm ashamed of you or anything.”

I chuckle at her. “Well, I can se