A Life Debt Repaid

Chapter 1423

And with those words, Quinn fell asleep contentedly in Sam’s arms.

She did not notice that beside her, the man opened his eyes and watched her sleep lovingly, his fingers trembling even as he caressed her hair…

When Quinn opened her eyes the next day, she stared muddleheadedly at her unfamiliar surroundings.

She eventually remembered that she was in Sam’s bed, having done everything with him except the deed.

Her face went beet red—she thought she would never fall asleep in his arms since she was used to sleeping alone, and her heart would race whenever he was near.

Despite her nerves, she fell asleep once she closed her eyes since she was too tired, and work had been taxing as of late.

She tentatively turned to find Sam still deeply asleep, and the way he looked was completely different from usual. His brow was relaxed, his visage mild and a lot less stern than when he opened his eyes.

so different when he was awake

Sam’s eyes, she decided that it was his gaze-it

she did not fear him at all, whether he was

she would never kiss him on her own volition if he was awake,

Sam

she gave another… and then some, until

lips were still on Sam’s when

a burglar caught in the act, but Sam caught her and pinned her beneath himself, stopping her

though he just woke up, his eyes were exceedingly clear

her eyes, unable to stand her ground-as

and run? Really?” he

did a double take and became flustered. “You were pretending