Chapter - 154
"Rick," Amanda softly nibbled on her lip, a hint of uncertainty in her gaze. Sensing her hesitation, Rick eased back, his hands on her hips loosening as her body seemed to fold in on itself. "I... I'm not entirely sure," she murmured, embarrassment painting her cheeks as her head dipped forward.
Rick settled back, giving Amanda the space to turn around. As she faced him, she drew her knees up to her chest, arms encircling them. Hiding her face between her knees, she created a cocoon of vulnerability, and Rick couldn't help but find it utterly charming, an innocence just waiting to be explored.
"What's on your mind?" Rick inquired, his fingers tenderly running through her hair.
"I don't think I want that," she mumbled, still not lifting her head to look at him. He noticed how her cheeks, ears and neck turned even more red in embarrassment, "I am sorry, I don't think I will like it."
