He bit his lower lip hard, so hard that it bled, but he didn't let go.
He was trying to use the pain to keep himself awake.
For a long time, it was as if all the strength had left his body, and he moved his hand away from Selena Kensington's arm.
Then he leaned against the head of the bed, breathing slightly.
No...
The bloodline within her was so gentle, so fiery, if forcibly merged, the bloodline within him would instinctively devour all her blood entirely.
Sterling Norwood sat silently by the bed for a while, then walked into the bathroom to wash the faint sheen of sweat that had just appeared.
When he came out of the bathroom, he lay down on the bed.
And as if sensing something in her sleep, Selena Kensington automatically snuggled into Sterling Norwood's arms the moment he lay down.
Sterling Norwood looked at the person nestled in his arms, a smile playing at his lips.
After that, he held her tightly and fell into a deep sleep.
*
The next day, New Year's Eve.
