Chapter 4

Even with my eyes closed, I just knew it was Julian's hand.

My heart started pounding even faster, and I couldn't stop taking deep breaths.

Just relax, lie here like you're sleeping.

I wished I could just drift off, but with a man right there, how could I possibly relax?

I had no idea how much time had passed—maybe an hour, maybe just five minutes. I couldn't take it anymore and finally blurted out, "Is it over yet? I can't stand this!"

"Almost there, just hang in there a little longer," Julian replied.

His voice was right in front of…