Chapter 34

AT THAT moment, Isla's heart thumped too fast that she can even overhear it. Zero leaned closer to her and leveled his face on her left ear. She closes her eyes as his breath touches her cheek-it's warm and refreshing. Damn this, she cursed inside her. "You can't sleep because you're waiting for me," he whispered. And there it goes, her shame exploded. Zero sniffed her hair. "I hate someone who contradicts my opinion," he whispered. She frowned slightly. "W-What do you mean?" "Earlier, when Becca and I were talking, you jive-" "Come on, Zero. I just stated what's the best that I know-" she didn't finish her words when Zero's index finger pressed to her lips. "Shh... stop reasoning. Now," he moved away and stared at her; a smirk drawn on his lips. "You have to do whatever I'm gonna say, understood?" She gulped as she met her eyes and nodded like a tamed pet. "Good. Now, on the bed," he said, eyes tucked to hers while he pointed in the direction of her bed. She nodded again an