16. For me?

Amara POV

He did this for me?

“How is your side?” Sebastian asked, rubbing the back of his neck with his hand.

I looked down, my hand immediately feeling the scar through the gown.

“It’s fine.” I said. I pinched the gown between my fingers, not really knowing what else to say.

I didn’t want to make him feel bad for it.

“May I see?” He asked, taking a few steps closer to me.

“I.. yes, you may.” I spoke.

He reached for my gown and I froze. He’ll have to lift it just to get a look. He kneeled down and took a deep breath, his hand raising my gown past my hips.

I swallowed hard when his fingertips grazed the scar. Tingles spread from his touch making goosebumps rise on my skin. It is a sensual feeling.. having him touch me in such ways. It’s another thing I’ll never admit to him.. enjoying his touch.

“I really am sorry.” He whispered. I almost couldn’t even hear him.

“I know.” I whispered back. He grabbed my hip and I gasped, our eyes locking instantly.

It felt like years that we stared