The Illusion of Forgiveness

Celine couldn't help but laugh. She leaned down to peck the corner of his mouth. "Should I take care of you tonight, then?"

"Okay," he agreed as if under a spell, not thinking twice.

"Can you sit up?" Celine asked.

"Don't know," he murmured, his deep eyes heavy. "Try me..."

His voice was rough and utterly disarming.

Celine pulled her hand back and lightly patted his cheek, feeling both shy and ann