Chapter 41: Morning Kiss
Damien, equally surprised, opened his mouth to say something but quickly shut it. "Erm, I am sleepy too! I’ll go home and return in the morning," he said, pressing his lips to hide his chuckle. He quickly evacuated the room, leaving the couple alone.
"Here?" Zevian asked, raising an eyebrow.
Evelyn nodded, not catching the mischief in his voice. As Damien walked out, closing the door to their VIP room, she felt much more relaxed, and the urge to get a hug from Zevian intensified.
"Well, that’s not a good idea," Zevian replied in a serious tone. When Evelyn frowned, thinking he felt the double bed was too small, he scratched his brow and continued, "You’re still sick and need a lot of rest."
It took Evelyn a second to realize that he had misinterpreted her innocent request as something wild. Her cheeks instantly turned red. She glared at him slightly, forcing him to break into a chuckle at her cute expression. He would never miss an opportunity to tease her!
"I just don’t want to be alone," Evelyn murmured, pursing her lips into a small pout. In reality, she wanted to be alone, but only with him.
Zevian broke into a smile, understanding exactly what she wanted. He stood up, and Evelyn moved a little, making space for him on the bed with a smile. She carefully lifted her left hand, attached to the IV.
Zevian lay down beside her, the bed large enough to keep a small distance between them. Evelyn looked at him, their eyes locking in a mutual understanding that he opened his arms. "Come here," he said, pulling her into a tight embrace.
Evelyn instantly moved closer, her head resting on his chest. As he wrapped his arm around her, gently patting her head, both closed their eyes and sighed in unison. She felt safe, the uneasiness in her heart melting away, while Zevian was glad she was safe and sound in his arms.