The warmth radiating from his body made her feel secure.
Before Jessie even realized it, she had snuggled into Victor's embrace long before the movie was over.
The sea outside their yacht was still calm. Compared to the raging storm in the movie, it was almost too quiet.
Whenever another gory, terrifying scene appeared on screen, Jessie would hide in Victor's embrace, drawing on his warmth as if it could make the fear disappear.
Victor didn't react much to horror movies, especially knowing it was all just special effects. In the past, he would have remained completely calm throughout the entire film, his adrenaline levels barely changing.
But now, things seemed a little different.
Every time a startling scene played, the slender arms wrapped around his waist would tighten instinctively.
Victor's breathing grew unsteady.
