Sealed With A Vow

Chapter 33- A New Chapter

A beacon of sunlight peeked through the velvet curtains, illuminating the pages of my book that I was currently glued to. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't seem to put it down.

Ever since I was a girl, I'd always been a sucker for romance novels, especially those that left me crying both tears of sadness and joy. And this book did exactly that.

As I sat in bed reading, Derek lay fast asleep beside me, his chest gently rising and falling with each breath. Yesterday night, we'd attended The Script's concert at Allphones Arena and even got to meet each member in person before the show.

When I woke up this morning, my throat had felt scratchy and dry, probably due to the numerous times I'd screamed last night.

At that moment, Derek began to stir awake, rolling to the side and taking the sheets with him. After letting out a groan and stretching his muscles, he turned towards me, smiling lazily.

"Morning, beautiful," he said in that deep, sexy voice of his.

I simply gave him a smile then directed my attention back to Collide. A frown formed on his lips.

"That's it? No kiss or anything?"

"Shush. I'm at a good part."

"Damn, you've had your head stuck in that book ever since we got here."

I ignored him and was about to get out of bed when he reached over and snatched the book out of my hand.

"Hey!", I protested.

Derek smirked, opening to the current page I was on then propped himself up on one elbow as he began to read aloud:

"He was beauteous, not just his amazing stature but also his face. That strong angular jaw that complemented his high cheekbones, and the light stubble on his chin only added to his masculinity - and further added to her quickened breath."

Immediately, I felt a blush forming on my cheeks, and Derek shot me a cheeky grin, wiggling his eyebrows suggestively.

"I had no idea you were reading a book about me. The author's right; I am beauteous."

I erupted into a laughing fit at his arrogant comment. I definitely hadn't seen it coming.

"Hmm, I wonder what else she says about me." Derek continued to flip through the pages, and I could feel my patience wearing thin.

"Derek...," I whined. He held up a finger.

"Hold on. I see something good." His eyes lit up in mischief as he quickly scanned over the words. He pretended to clear his throat then read: "Groaning, Gavin pushed himself deeper, and Emily breathed out hard, pulling his mouth down to hers."

My eyes widened in horror as I quickly yanked the book away from Derek, tossing it onto the nightstand. He laughed uproariously, making me feel more unsettled than ever. I was probably as red as a tomato right now.

"God, you kill me, Claire."

"I hate you." I punched his arm.

"No you don't," he said with a smirk, pulling me towards his warm body.

I groaned, hiding my face in his chest as I drowned in embarrassment.

"Aww, is someone shy?" He cupped his hand under my chin, tilting it up so that I was staring into his playful eyes.

"Just drop it," I said in exasperation.

"Wait, I have a quick question."

"What?"