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Chapter 57.
~Katrina~
Karl stirred beside me. Finding himself where he was, he let out a soft moan and pressed his lips to my breast, kissing it tenderly. His hand moved slowly over my hips, holding me like I was something precious. Then he kissed me all over, leaving warmth wherever his lips touched.
After a while, he shifted to the other side of the bed and pulled me into his arms, placing my head on his chest. His heartbeat was calm and steady. That was the last thing I heard before he fell asleep.
I stayed awake, staring at the mask he still wore. A part of me wanted to take it off, to see the face he kept hidden from everyone. But then, a small voice in my head whispered—What if he's not ready? What if you break the trust you're just starting to build?
So, I left it. I would wait until he showed me himself—completely—when he felt safe enough to do so.
