The Calm Before The Great Battle

…Anastasia POV…

I watch as Sebastian is not able to say the words that I am anticipating to hear, but only takes me by the hand and leads me back upstairs, "Come, let us get you cleaned off."

From behind us, I hear Connor softly chuckle to himself, "Don't mind us."

With that, we find our way into the first room that comes up on the left side. The moment we step through the door, Sebastian slams the door firmly shut and starts to rid me of every piece of leather that is clinging to my body, taking his very own clothes off with very eager hands. Then he grips me by the hips and crushes my body into him; with one loud growl, he lifts my feet from the floor and carries me backward toward the bed.