Chapter 254

Before long, Ashley had tossed over a bundle of guy ropes used on tents. Elara had No.17 pinned between the seats, one hand firmly clamped over his mouth. His eyes shimmered with grievance, and his long lashes trembled as if he were being mistreated. He attempted to sit up, and as the blanket slipped from his shoulders, it revealed his pale upper body. Elara inhaled sharply. She had seen him like this countless times before and never thought much of it, but today, for some reason, the sight felt particularly… Her gaze swept over his faintly colored nipples, and for a moment, her brain completely short-circuited. During that brief lapse, Alphino had managed to sit up. In mimicking Elara's actions earlier, he gently pressed against her shoulder. Caught off guard, Elara toppled back into her seat, as helpless as a newly hatched chick. She was utterly stunned. Before she could react, two pale arms propped themselves on either side of her. "What is with this domineering pose? Th