Chapter 43

  Estellaís POV   As Adrian's hands continued to massage my body, I felt a sense of trust and relaxation wash over me. And then, he dropped a bombshell.   "You know, Estella, I'm a doctor," he said, his voice casual, as if he was sharing a trivial fact.   My eyes snapped open, and I turned to him in surprise. "A doctor?" I repeated, my voice incredulous.   Adrian nodded, a small smile playing on his lips. "Yes, I am."   I was stunned. I had no idea that Adrian was a doctor. It made sense, though his skilled hands, his knowledge of the human body, his ability to ease my tension and discomfort.   "Why didn't you tell me?" I asked, feeling a little silly for not realizing it earlier.   Adrian shrugged. "I didn't want you to feel intimidated or uncomfortable. I wanted us to connect on a personal level, without the title or profession getting in the way."   I nodded, understanding. And as I lay there, feeling his hands work their magic, I knew that I was in good hands.   Joyful, he springs