章 82: Embarrassing Dream

(From Ella's Perspective)

I widened my stare at him, too shocked and surprised to say anything. Did he know how much his words meant to me, how much my heart leaped up with a sudden feeling of protection when he said that he did not want to lose me? 

"Don't think too much, little one. Sleep now," he said and kissed me on the forehead before he went to his side on the bed. 

I sighed. My mind was filled with mixed thoughts. As much as I wanted him, I also wanted to be sure first. 

He had already fallen asleep with his arm around my waist. I could not believe I was being this close to a man without hesitation and any thought of security. But I knew I was doing nothing wrong. He was worthy of my trust with my life. 

"You talk in your sleep, do you know that?" he suddenly said, making me realize that he had not fallen asleep yet.