Chapter 357

Valeria wished Sebastian had at least given her a moment to catch her breath. Outside, the rain pattered against the window. The shower had eased up, but it felt like it could go on all night. "What are you doing just standing there?" Sebastian shrugged off his black pajama top and tossed it lazily onto the couch. The silk pajamas slipped off the couch and fell to the floor. He watched Valeria standing frozen in the doorway, and his voice came low and rough as he urged her on. "Mrs. Grant, nights like this aren't meant to be wasted." She stepped inside, locked the door, and drew the curtains. Then, his warm chest pressed against her back. "Why are you acting so sneaky? It's just the two of us here." Sebastian spoke against her neck, his warm breath quickly turning her pale skin pink. She turned toward him, her gaze lingering on his legs. The loose silk pants concealed everything, yet this time she caught the scar close to his knee. Lost in thought, Valeria's expression grew int