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?”

one will bother us.” Herman brought her to the edge of the viewing platform, jesting. “Darling. take a good look, this is the kingdom I’ve won for you”

help but chuckle and

in, “I haven’t won that side yet, just focus

into such a joker?” Anastasia laughed.

eye could see, and the hustle and

in life, and never took the time to admire our city”

in admiring the cityscape. “But

arms, back against the railing, arms encircling his waist, looking into his dark

all the joy.” Anastasia felt an unprecedented level of happiness, every cell in her body was

his lips, he said, “My

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

such a tempting little wild cat.” He wanted her so

in his arms. “You’re the

his life was perfect. No matter what her past was, she was the one he vowed to protect for the rest of his life. She was

a loud bang echoed through the sky, followed by a series of fireworks decorating the night sky

was pleasantly surprised, she turned back to look. “So beautiful, who’s setting off the fireworks? Did

you. There’s no money left for such romantic gestures. We must’ve just stumbled upon someone