Chapter 171

"Who goes to a church for a date?" Shelmaine wondered. She suddenly realized that she and Samuel hadn't even gone hiking together before. Most of their time together was spent at night, in the bedroom. She rarely saw him during the day. They hadn't even done the simplest things couples usually did. Looking at Julien, she said, "Okay." Julien saw the tenderness in her eyes, her curled lashes, and her soft pink lips. His heart fluttered a little. He reached out to gently touch her head, then leaned back in his chair, draping one arm over the back of hers with an unmistakable sense of possessiveness. "From now on, wherever you want to go, I'll go with you." "Anywhere I want?" Shelmaine asked. "Yes, anywhere you want. I'm ready to risk it all for you," Julien replied. "It sounds like I'm headed for something dangerous. There's no need to risk your life, right?" she asked, unable to help teasing him. "Don't talk like that. It feels like inviting trouble," he said. "Okay." Juli