Cecilia's pov
I froze.
It felt like a fireball had slammed into my chest and exploded outward. Heat surged through my veins, curling around my ribs, wrapping tight around my lungs.
Even breathing felt heavy. Too much. Too warm.
My skin tingled like it couldn't decide if it wanted to shiver or burn.
Every bone in my body buzzed with sweet, unbearable tension.
I licked my lips, trying to blink the haze out of my eyes.
"That's cute," I said, barely keeping my voice steady. "Keep going."
Sebastian let out a low, rough chuckle.That sound alone made my thighs clench.
"So that's it?" he murmured. "I pour it on thick... and you just sit there, blushing? Not even a little something in return?"
I swallowed hard. Damn him.
My insides were turning to mush, and he kne
