Chapter 40

Chapter 40: Drunken Distress

Now, I'm starting to feel regret choosing this oh-so-lovely clothes.

People's eyes landed on me the moment we stepped foot on the ship's deck. Women are darting me deadly and insulting stares, yet I tried heeding them no attention. Men, on the other hand, were giving me those creepy and lustful gazes.

The night's temperature wasn't helping, too, as I began to feel coldness on my open back and bare stomach.

I instantly flinched as Tross' hand gently snaked around my bare waist, sending waves of warm shivers down my spine. Nakaramdam din ako ng bahagyang kiliti kaya napakilos ako papalayo rito nang wala sa oras.

But because the guy was way stronger, I didn't had the chance to move away when he pulled me closer.

We walked in the pool of crowd side by side. His presence right next to me surprisingly calmed my overwhelming senses, but the raging beating of my heart stayed at ease with his body pressed