Chapter 870

Lena hastily withdrew her hand, but her movements were too abrupt. As she stepped back, she tripped over the support pole of the tent and fell backward.

Just as she braced herself for a painful landing, Aaron’s long arm reached out and caught her waist, pulling her into his embrace.

Her cheek pressed against his chest, and the rhythmic thumping of his heartbeat filled her ears, blending with her own erratic pulse.

This suffocating feeling…

It was almost intoxicating.

It reminded her of the time she had accidentally walked in on him while he was showering.

Awkward.