Chapter 42. Snake Bite

CELINE’s P O V

I felt Sebastian collapse on the dry leaves next to me. He appeared as though he had just completed a marathon based on the rate at which he was breathing. I rolled over onto my side and turned my back on him as he gazed at me.

This shouldn’t happen…

It was a mistake…

I provoked him, and he did it…

And I let him…

I just let him…

I slowly raised myself to my feet and looked around for my underwear. When I finally found it, I let out a sigh of relief, and then I quickly picked it up and put it on. I was acutely aware that Sebastian was observing me the entire time, and I was unable to control the amount of redness that appeared on my face.

I left him and started to make my way back to where the yacht was docked, and I nervously chewed on my lower lip. What would Brylee say if she saw me? I knew she would embarrass me in front of her friends, in front of Jake.

Suddenly, a loud thunderclap caused me to stop in my tracks. When