CELINE's P O V

As soon as we stepped inside our bedroom, Sebastian immediately locked the door behind him. When I looked at him, I didn't realize that he was staring at me intently, and as I did so, I couldn't help but feel nervous, and then awkwardness started to fill the air.

I cleared my throat, and with my trembling knees, I slowly moved towards the desk and set down my handbag.

‘‘Are you going to take a shower first?’’ Sebastian inquired, and I was completely ...