Chapter 13 Satisfied With the Gift

Sebastian lowered his gaze, watching her sleep with her head resting on his hand. Her face was peaceful yet tinged with quiet dependence. In his dark eyes, emotions churned like a storm beneath the surface. "Don't go? Who are you saying that to? Joseph? Your true master? Even in your dreams, you still cling to thoughts of him," he thought. Sebastian's mind replayed the hospital scene—how she would rather bite him than let him touch her. Was that stubborn purity meant for Joseph? A sharp wave of irritation rose in his chest. His brows furrowed deeply as he yanked his hand free, the movement rougher than he realized. Nancy stirred at the sudden shift, frowning in her sleep before rolling over and quickly drifting back into slumber. Sebastian stood over her, his face dark with unreadable emotions. At last, he turned away, dropped onto his bed, and shut his eyes. Silence reclaimed the room once more. ... The next morning, inside the Maybach heading to Apex Resort, the air condition