Chapter 55: DON’T WANT TO CAUSE PAIN

Edeline I took a deep breath, closing my eyes and trying to relax. Who would come up here if we hadn’t gone down? The tree house was hidden among thick leaves, branches, and ivy. I woke up quietly, suddenly realizing I was still without clothes. Percival glanced at me, then tossed me the T-shirt I’d been wearing. We both hurriedly dressed, making sure to be as quiet as possible. Percival grabbed the masking spray and gave me a serious look. “Hey, close your eyes,” he said, his breath cool against my skin. I felt a shiver, though my earlier desire had faded. I looked up and met his eyes, my confusion evident as I glanced between him and the spray in his hand. “What are you going to do?” I whispered, anxiety creeping into my voice, hoping he wasn’t planning something I feared. With a sigh, he gently set down the spray and pressed a soft kiss to my cheek. His lips moved to my ear as he spoke softly, “If someone’s out there, they might spot us and report us if we stick together. I’ll go ch