Chapter 404 A Long Night

He slowed down after that. The change was immediate, and Oriana finally relaxed.

The kiss ended, but Gideon didn't stop.

Oriana was still a little dazed when she heard him, his voice low and rough. "Ria."

She looked at him.

"Give me your hand."

She hesitated, then placed her hand in his.

What followed left her completely overwhelmed.

She shut her eyes tightly, unable to watch.

All she could hear w