Chapter: 371

"Shh!" Sean pulled Norah into his protective embrace. His towering frame shielded her completely.

With a sudden intimacy, he leaned in close, his breath warm against Norah's ear as he spoke in a low, commanding tone. "Stay silent."

In the underground parking lot, loud footsteps passed by the black car.

"Let's find her. That girl needs to be found."

"And if you bump into anyone else, don't hesitate to shoot."

"Where could she be hiding? Let's cover the exit. There's no way we can't locate a girl here!"

The terrorists’ voices were dripping with desire and confidence. Sean and Norah were tucked away in a corner, silently waiting.

Norah's heart was pounding in her chest. When Sean moved closer, her heartbeat raced even faster. The pleasant scent coming from Sean made Norah nervously swallow.

In the past, Norah was still calm under gunfire. But now, being pursued by some terrorists, or precisely speaking, due to Sean's vicinity to her, she couldn't keep her heart steady.

Turning her head slightly, Norah accidentally brushed her lips against Sean's cheek, startling herself and quickly pulling away.

Sean, close enough to catch Norah's scent, was concentrating on the terrorists’ footsteps outside when he felt a soft touch on his face.

It was gentle and fleeting.

For a moment, Sean was caught off guard until he realized it was Norah's Lips.

Realizing Norah had kissed him on the cheek, Sean couldn't believe it and lowered his head. He could only see the top of Norah's head from his angle, missing her facial expression entirely.

His heart skipped a beat, never having imagined Norah would kiss him just then. He made a mental note to get more kisses from her once everything outside calmed down, thinking a cheek kiss wasn't nearly enough.

Norah's cheeks were burning. She inhaled deeply, unable to talk because the terrorists were on the lookout for her. All she could do was look away, ignoring Sean's intense look on purpose.

This misunderstanding threw her off, and she forgot what she had wanted to say.

The underground parking lot was vast. The terrorists had blocked the exit and were combing the area for Norah.

Thanks to their well-hidden spot and the limited number of the terrorists, Sean and Norah managed to stay out of sight in a corner for almost five minutes.

Then, it seemed like help had arrived and the situation outside was being handled. Those terrorists began to leave the garage.

Norah let out a silent sigh of relief and quietly swallowed. The lingering warmth of the accidental kiss felt even more intense to her.

The contact with Sean made Norah's skin feel increasingly warm, to the point where she thought her face was on fire. She was frustrated, blaming her overreaction on not being around men enough.

Being in Otland, Norah felt she needed to loosen up and enjoy herself more, considering herself too reserved.

Norah gently used the elbow of the hand holding the knife to create some distance between her and Sean's body. Sean seemed to keep edging toward her in the tight corner.