The Bound Between Us

Chapter 77

Herman was kissing Anastasia when he suddenly realized that she had fallen asleep.

“Look at this silly girl, falling asleep just like that”

Feeling both amused and helpless, Herman planted a kiss on her forehead.

“You’re such an easy target. Lucky it’s me you ran into.”

To Herman, Anastasia was an innocent soul who saw the world through rose-tinted glasses.

With Anastasia fast asleep, Herman halted his advances. His rationality returned because he wanted their first time to be a conscious and mutual decision

He tucked Anastasia in and went off to take a shower

Anastasia was sleeping like a log, totally oblivious to what had happened or where she was.

After his shower, Herman changed into his pajamas. He was initially thinking of vacating the room for Anastasia and crashing on the living room couch, but he couldn’t resist her beautiful face and decided to stay

He slid under the covers and spooned her to sleep.

It was his first time sleeping with Anastasia like this, yet it felt oddly familiar, as if they’d been living this way for years.

Anastasia was always a restless sleeper, tossing and turning in his arms. Her face was pressed against his chest, and her legs were entwined with his

She clung to Herman like an octopus, a sleep position that made her feel secure and comfortable

warm feeling wash over him as he watched her sleep peacefully

Herman, this night was a test of self-control. It wasn’t easy having a beauty in his arms and

The next day

stretched lazily, and was about to get ready for work when she noticed something was off. This

and this was Herman’s

her side and found Herman still in

were intact, and she felt no discomfort. It

She really shouldn’t drink too

events of last night. She remembered

around.

can’t believe I embarrassed myself

Herman think she had

was extremely embarrassed. So much

tugging at her hair in frustration. She decided to

out, Herman opened his

already had a smile twinkling in his

any embarrassment, Herman waited a bit before pretending to just wake

about to leave for work. She was running late, so she didn’t have time

Herman awake, “You’re awake. I’m going to work now and didn’t have time

I’m heading to the

“Okay’

what was the

Anastasia waited for him at the entrance. During that short wait, she was