Chapter 1480

Because she remembered what happened after everyone left, and the burning touch that followed. Naomi's breath stopped, and she became motionless, like a soulless puppet in Scott's arms. Scott had his eyes closed. He was asleep for as long as she had, never leaving her side. As she woke, he woke too, though he did not open his eyes. The sudden stiffness in her body told him that she remembered what happened before. At that moment, his deep eyes opened. The bedroom lights were off, but the curtains were drawn open, and even the window was slightly ajar. The glow of the street lamps outside illuminated her face, revealing her look of shock and disbelief. His fingers moved slightly, and then his arm tightened around her, pulling her closer into his embrace. Naomi felt the touch and strength of his arm, and her awareness returned. She looked at the dim bedroom and the night outside the window. It was evening. Was she asleep all day? What about Charles and the others? Her bro