Arabella's fragile-looking, yet sexy, back was revealed as Ferdinand fully unzipped the dress down to her lower waist.
Her bare skin, nape, and the curve of her back were all temptations to Ferdinand's already unholy mind.
Her willingness and trust to be vulnerable to him like this also gave a warm feeling in his chest and quickened his heartbeat.
Ferdinand's thoughts would have already gone awry if not for the fact that something bothered him.
Arabella was only wearing her undies inside the dress. And yet, it was not fully zipped earlier.
Just thinking about the possibility that someone else could have done this if Arabella was approached by dangerous men troubled Ferdinand.
'Should I add more knights to guard her?'
"No need. You know Rendell could drive away or catch anyone with ill intentions," Arabella immediately contradicted upon hearing his thoughts.
'Right. Perhaps, I'm being paranoid again. Rendell could indeed act swiftly and protect her,' Ferdinand sighed deeply.
