The divorced military queen awakens novel

Chapter 76 A Sense Of Security Chapter 76 A Sense Of Security +5 Free Coins en after two tries , Quinn still couldn't free her hand . If she really wanted to pull it out , she'd have to pry Julius's fingers off one by one . But that would definitely wake him up , wouldn't it ? She pressed her lips together and sighed . If he wanted to cling on like that , she'd let him . She could sleep . just as well sitting in a chair .

Back when she was on assignments , no matter how rough the conditions were , she always managed to grab rest when and where she could , resting efficiently to recover her strength . So , Quinn simply sat down on the carpet by the bed , leaning against the bedside table . She let Julius keep hold of one of her hands , turned off the light , shut her eyes , and went to sleep . It wasn't until the light of early morning filtered in that she heard the sound of a door creaking open .

Startled , she quickly opened her eyes and saw Fabian , Julius ' secretary , walk in . He froze mid - step , eyes wide . " M - Ms . Bridger , did you … sleep with Mr. Whitethorn ? " Quinn's expression dropped immediately . " You're overthinking it . I was just doing my job as a bodyguard , that's all . " Fabian's gaze drifted down to Quinn's wrist , still firmly held by Julius . I know she's been assigned as Mr.

Whitethorn's bodyguard for three months , but does that include holding hands in bed ? And more importantly , when has anyone ever seen Mr. Whitethorn hold someone's hand while sleeping ? " Even if you're his bodyguard , Mr. Whitethorn never allows anyone near him when he's asleep , " Fabian muttered . " You should ask him , " Quinn said coolly . " He grabbed my hand . I couldn't exactly yank it away . " If anything , she was the one put in an awkward spot .

And this Fabian kept looking at her like she'd taken advantage of Julius somehow . " Really ? " The voice that answered was low and hoarse . " I grabbed your hand ? " A chill crept up Quinn's spine . She turned her head and saw Julius , now awake , watching her . " Yeah , last night … you were moving around a lot in your sleep . I heard something and came to check . That's when you grabbed my hand ," she said simply . " I didn't get in bed .

I sat on the floor , leaned on the nightstand , and fell asleep there . " Julius ' gaze flickered . His fingers were still wrapped around her wrist , and the warmth of her skin seemed to seep straight into his palms . I was having trouble sleeping ? I must've had another nightmare … He vaguely remembered dreaming of his father and the beatings , the way he'd cry and beg , only for the whip to strike again and again .

Those nightmares used to plague him so often that he'd gone a psychiatrist and even taken medication . It got better over time . III O 1/2 Chapter 76 A Sense Of Security It had been years since he'd had a nightmare , but last night it had come back . " Why now ? Maybe it was because she saw the scars yesterday . Maybe it dragged those memories back . But her handrit felt so warm . When I woke up this time , I didn't feel sick . In fact , I felt well - rested .

Could it really be because she had been holding my hand the entire time ? " Mr. Whitethorn ? " Quinn prompted , trying to keep her tone neutral . " Mind letting go of my hand now ? " He had held her hand all night , and now it was starting to feel a bit numb . Julius frowned . " Didn't we agree ? You're supposed to call me Julius , Quinnie ." Quinn almost rolled her eyes . She didn't respond . Fabian , who'd been standing off to the side this whole time , was left speechless .

It was as if he'd been struck by lightning . Mr. Whitethorn … is he really just interested in her ? I've never , ever seen him speak to a woman with such familiarity . Let alone allow one to call him by his first name ! Quinn pressed her lips together . " Julius … can you let go now ? " It was just a name . But it still felt weird to say . Finally , Julius loosened his grip . Quinn pulled her hand back and gently rotated her wrist to get the blood flowing again .

" I'm heading back to my room . I've got to visit the Bridger family's ancestral hall today , so I won't be on duty . You'll have to rely on your other bodyguards ." After laying out her schedule , she opened the door on the side wall and returned to her own room . Julius lowered his eyes , staring at his own fingers . He could still feel the warmth lingering there . When he let go just now , he hadn't wanted to . He wanted to keep holding on because for once , he felt secure . O