She wished she'd just faint. But rather than feeling lightheaded, she felt that her senses were becoming more clear whenever they interacted.
"Me too."
The rolling fear came to a halt when she heard his words.
Ethan was telling her that he was nervous just as much as she was. Ethan might have said it to make her feel more relaxed, but it still managed to calm her nerves.
It wasn't that she didn't feel scared. But seeing as how Ethan was opening his heart to her, she wanted to open up her heart to him as well.
Adelina wrapped her hand around Ethan's cheek and drew closer to him.
Her trembling lips lightly brushed against his. Her timid touch made his last strand of reason quiver precariously. As she pulled back, Ethan quickly grabbed her and locked her within his embrace.
The thin skirt of her nightgown was taken off by Ethan's hand.
