Chapter 439

Sebastian tilted his chin, a trace of a smile tugging at his lips. "Open it. There's another layer underneath." Valeria then opened the second layer and frowned at the leather collar inside as she asked, "What's this supposed to be?" There was also a chain, almost like something one would use to leash a dog, except the quality was far too fine. Sebastian pulled off his fitted sweater in one motion. The hours he had been putting in at the gym paid off. His chest and abs were cut, and the scar across him looked like a badge of survival. He raised his brows slightly, his eyes fixed on her face until her heartbeat quickened. "That one's for me. The one in the top layer was for you. "Just like this." He caught her hand, fastened the leather clasp around his neck, and let it sit snugly against his Adam's apple. He handed her the chain, saying, "Like this. It's about three feet long. That means I can only stay within three feet of you." He bent close, and his voice was brushing her ear