A Touch of Sweetness novel (Finnick and Vivian) novel Chapter 142

"The necklace was definitely special to me." To Vivian's surprise, Finnick straight-up admitted to it. Her eyes darkened under the blindfold. "But," Finnick continued. "If you’re ever dumb enough to put yourself in danger for the necklace again, I'd rather break it into pieces."

Vivian was shocked.

Finnick did say something similar in the morning, but she thought it was all on impulse and did not dwell on it.

She never expected Finnick to repeat those same words to her again and in a serious tone. His words got her heart racing.

"So," Finnick went on, his voice lower than before. "From now on, no matter what it is, don't go throwing yourself in danger for it. If you care about me, keep yourself safe. Because you're all that matters to me right now."

Because you're all that matters to me right now.

Hearing those words, Vivian felt as if her heart had stopped pumping blood into her system for a moment before sending all of it rushing to her head, making her feel as though her head was about to explode.

She was suddenly relieved that she had a blindfold on and that it was dark, so Finnick would not be able to see her panicking gaze as well as her bright red face.

Her relieve was short-lived, however, when she felt an unexpected coldness on her cheeks.

She was surprised at first but immediately recognized that it was Finnick's hand.

"You’re burning up.” Vivian heard Finnick teasing her.

Indeed, in contrast with Vivian's burning hot cheeks, Finnick's fingers felt like ice cubes.

At that moment, Vivian wished with all her heart that the blindfold would meld itself to her face so that she would never have to face Finnick with the embarrassment that she felt.

Vivian tried to calm herself down. Stop embarrassing yourself! But the blush on her face refused to subside. "Vivian." Finnick spoke.

Finnick's voice was deep and hoarse and gave off a mystical vibe.

Vivian instinctively raised her head. Before she could say anything, something soft touched her lips.