Chapter 47
Ariel's POV
It was the first time he had referred to me by anything but my name, and I couldn't help but melt at that.
“I was—I was—” I struggled but couldn't complete any sentence as I found myself stuck staring at his eyes.
He smirked and adjusted till I was practically lying on his hard chest.
My leg rested between his, and heat rushed through every part of our bodies connected.
And it wasn't long before I began reaching up, reaching for that seal.
I only had one thought in mind: could tonight be the night?
I was inches away from his lips when he suddenly leaned towards my ears.
“I thought you were sleepy,” he whispered into my ear, pulling a bright red blush across my cheeks.
“I—I—”
I couldn't find the right words to say as I could barely think straight.
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