"Some time back..." he responded softly, his eyes taking in her delicate features. When his gaze trailed to the right side of her cheek, he noticed the bruise had almost faded.
He lifted his hand and brushed the back of his fingers gently against the spot. "Does it hurt anymore?" he asked softly.
She slightly shook her head, "No, it's almost healed." Her lips parted, and she instinctively licked them as her throat felt a little dry beneath his beguiling gaze. In a soft and sweet voice, she added, "Thank you again….for helping me with everything." A warm smile curved her lips.
"Hm…" he murmured as he stepped closer, caging her between his arms, with the stone railing pressing against her back. She leaned into it, swallowing softly at his close proximity, her hands gripping the railing tight. He really had a way to stir her with the simplest of actions, leaving her helpless against him.
