The Bound Between Us

Chapter 178

Anastasia had been hanging around the neighborhood entrance for almost half an hour when Herman rolled up in his Chevy Spotting the familiar nde, Anastasia sprung up with a grin, opened the door and hopped in “Where are we heading? Monica and I already had our grub, what about you?”

“Grabbed a bite Herman twisted slightly, buckling Anastasia’s seatbelt for her

His distinctive scent engulfed Anastasia, and his handsome face was so close it made her heart race. He always had this subtle floral scent that was just irresistible.

“You’ll find out when we get there.”

After fastening her seatbelt, he snuck in a quick peck on her lips before settling back into his seat

Anastasia’s eyes widened in surprise and he chuckled. “Hold on tight”

Her checks turned a shade of pink and a shy smile spread across her face. She muttered under her breath. “Such a rogue”

He took one hand off the wheel to hold hers and drove out towards the outskirts of the city

An hour later, they arrived at the highest hill on the outskirts. Standing on the viewing platform, they could overlook half of Riverdale The wind was strong atop the hill and the night was chillier Herman had come prepared, he handed Anastasia a thick coat to keep her warm, then led her towards the viewing platform.

“You brought me here for the night view?” Anastasia glanced around. “I heard this hilltop’s usually a hotspot for night time hikers, why’s it deserted tonight?”

got lucky, and no one will bother us.” Herman brought her to the edge of the viewing platform, jesting. “Darling. take a

couldn’t help but chuckle and turned her gaze elsewhere.

“I haven’t won that side yet, just

into such a joker?”

the eye could see, and the hustle and bustle of the city sprawled

and never took the time to admire our city” Anastasia smiled. “It’s

her in admiring the cityscape. “But it doesn’t hold a candle

arms, back against the railing, arms encircling

for all the joy.” Anastasia felt an unprecedented level of happiness, every cell

tugging at his lips, he said, “My

the horizon and a beauty in his arms, he hugged her waist tighter, leaned in and planted a passionate yet gentle kiss on her lips.

a tempting little wild cat.” He wanted her so

his arms. “You’re the one who taught me all this.”

with affection. With Anastasia by his side, his life was perfect. No matter what her past was, she was the one he vowed to protect for the rest of

followed by a series of fireworks decorating the night sky with their vibrant colors.

was pleasantly surprised, she turned back to look. “So beautiful, who’s setting

all my paychecks to you. There’s no money left for such romantic gestures.