Kneeling for a Second Chance Novel

---- Chapter 317 Sebastian turned and pulled Valeria into his arms. Lightly kissing her on her forehead, he said in a gentle voice, If you want to stay at Broburgh City, we can stay there. If you want to come back, we can bring your grandma here." He couldn't sleep that night. He longed for dawn yet didn't want time to pass so quickly, as he just wanted to hold her longer. If Valeria regretted it in the morning, then he wished he could stretch this night into infinity. She turned to her side, with her back facing him.

Sebastian wrapped around her from behind, and the two of them nestled together. They shared one bed, covered only with a thin summer blanket. The silence in the room was broken only by the faint hum of the air conditioner. Valeria hadn't fallen asleep. Her fingers rubbed against the diamond ring on her left hand. It weighed heavily on her finger due to its sheer size. On top of that, the man's hard chest was radiating heat. What made it worse was that a specific area was burning hot.

She shifted forward and couldn't help but whisper, "You're poking me." ---- Sebastian was still awake as he couldn't fall asleep. With his eyes closed, he buried his face in her hair, breathing in her scent. "Sorry, I can't control it,"" he murmured, but the apology didn't seem sincere at all. Valeria turned, pushing at his chest. "Then, turn the other way, back facing me." It was far too hot for two people to be clinging together under the covers. She was not used to it, so Sebastian got up and walked out of the room. On the other hand, she thought that he was exasperated.

She just wasn't used to it, after having slept alone for three years. Suddenly, she had a bed partner. That insistent pressure against her hips made it impossible for her to sleep or think straight with her eyes closed. She took a deep breath. Sebastian came back and lay down again, pulling her into his arms once more. Valeria caught a whiff of the fresh, minty body wash on his skin, and she froze when she realized what he had done. His hand pressed against the back of her head, holding her face to his chest. Then, he said in a low and hoarse voice, " Sleep.

We'll register our marriage tomorrow at 9:00 am." Valeria shoved against his chest. As she breathed in the strong scent of Sebastian's body wash, her voice rose in anger. "You ---- took a cold shower? You had a fever yesterday, and it only went down this morning. How dare you take a cold shower? Are you crazy?" Sebastian had done crazier things. A cold shower was nothing in comparison. Valeria struggled in his embrace and turned her back to him, but his chest pressed against her again. Sebastian's arm circled her waist, and he laced his fingers through hers. "I cooled off with a cold shower.

I won't be poking you now." She edged forward, but Sebastian pulled her back tightly toward him, pushing her spine to his chest. He wasn't oblivious to why Valeria was angry, but he just didn't dare to let his thoughts wander in that direction. Asmall lamp glowed faintly at the table. As he met Valeria's clear, dark eyes, his heart swelled with warmth. How could he even describe the woman he loved? She was so kind and beautiful beyond words. He lowered his head and kissed her lips. "I won't get a fever, I promise.

I know my body." Propping himself up with one hand, there was amusement in his eyes as he pinched her cheeks to stop her from moving away. "Valeria, aren't you going to listen to the doctor's advice?" Sebastian leaned down. "If we sweat it out, I definitely won't have a fever in the morning." ---- "What a quack doctor," she muttered, wrapping herself in the blanket and reaching to turn off the light.