Chapter 181

Cecilia The scream hit like a siren—sharp, high-pitched, and way too close. Sebastian instantly pulled away, tugging the hem of his shirt—which, unfortunately, was still the only thing I was wearing—down over my thighs. His whole body tensed as he turned toward the door. I buried my face deeper into the couch cushions, my brain short-circuiting from pure embarrassment. Please let the earth open up and swallow me. Right now. I won't complain. Then came the voice. "Oh my God! I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean to interrupt!" Female. Loud. Familiar with Sebastian, clearly. And not nearly as horrified as she should’ve been. I didn’t look up. I couldn’t. But I could hear the amusement in her voice—like this was the funniest thing that had happened to her all week. "Are you still looking?" Sebastian’s voice dropped a few degrees. Ice-cold and pissed. "I just wanted to say hi to your… guest," she said, way too brightly. I mustered the courage to look up – only to regret it again. She was tall, ridic