CHAPTER 23

The young man smiled mischievously and then wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her closer. Without saying a word, his lips touched hers. "That sounds perfect... I think it's cold at night, so I'm thinking why don't we warm it up?"

Estella's throat felt closed and her saliva was hard to enter her throat. This was because of what the young man said. At first, for her, it was a dangerous man, because she knew from the way he spoke and acted that he would reveal her at any moment. But he also had gentle and sweet sides, and most of all he trusted her, and she gave her full trust also to him.

"So, let's go?" The thought of doing something exciting and new brought a flush to her cheeks.

"Huh? Wha-what do you mean?"

The young man laughed so passionately and with such ease that Estella watched him, and since yesterday she could say that she often saw Lucius laugh and smile. She is radiant with happiness and wants to be certain that she is the reason for his smiles and laughter.