Chapter 419

Cecilia's pov When we reached our room, I collapsed onto the bed, my body finally surrendering to fatigue. Sebastian immediately knelt down, taking my feet in his hands to slip off my heels and replace them with comfortable slippers. As he did, one large hand gripped my calf while the other traced the curve of my waist, his tall frame moving over me. His palm cradled the back of my neck, and as I tilted my head up, his warm lips claimed mine. After only a second of surprise, I wrapped my arms around his neck, arching further into the kiss as our tongues tangled. I loved the way he kissed me. What had started as pure physical attraction had evolved into something more, silently seeping into my heart with each passing day. "Mmm..." I moaned softly as he broke the kiss. I whimpered in protest, opening my water-glazed eyes and pulling him back by his shirt collar, pressing our lips together once more. Our breathing grew heavier, more urgent. Sebastian's long fingers, veins prominent with r