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

him as he watched

night was a test of self-control. It wasn’t easy having a beauty in his arms and not succumbing to

The next day

in through the window Anastasia woke up, stretched lazily, and was about to get ready for work when

was Hermans room and

turned to her side and

were intact, and she felt no

really shouldn’t drink too much,

and started recalling the events of last night. She remembered acting cute,

around.

can’t believe I embarrassed myself like that”

think she had crossed the line?

embarrassed. So much for

in frustration. She decided to make

out, Herman opened his

had been awake for a while and already had a smile twinkling

embarrassment, Herman waited a bit before pretending to just wake up.

work. She was running late, so she

“You’re awake. I’m going to work

the clock, I’m heading to the office too. I can give you a ride”

“Okay’

was the big deal about sharing

went back to change while Anastasia waited for him at the entrance. During that short wait, she was racking her brain for possible