#Chapter 19 - In His Head

Stella “Sebastian?” I whisper, feeling his lips brush against the shell of my ear. “What are you doing?” His sudden closeness causes my heart to race, my cheeks turning a light pink color as I try to fight against a blush that creeps up on my face. The man pulls away, his fingers gently flattening out the strap of my dress. “Your gown was out of place,” he states with a casual shrug, “I wanted to fix it for you.” “Oh, well, thank you,” I respond with a small smile. He nods and turns away, taking a sip from the glass of whiskey in his hand. “So, tell me, what do you plan to do now since you got your first paycheck?” Sebastian casually asks. He turns to look back at me, his eyes immediately latching onto mine. “I am planning on moving out, actually,” the thought of leaving that place makes my smile grow. I know that as soon as I step through those doors, another part of my life will be free from Adrian and his hold on me. “That’s good. I can help you find a place, too, if y