When They Beg I Rise (Lemira) novel Chapter 472

Orion extended his hand towards her, his gaze deep and intense.

Lemira bit her lip, feeling a flutter of excitement, and placed her hand in his.

She looked up, "Orion, thank you for being there for me when I needed it most."

Perfect timing.

After she spoke, Lemira sneezed, "Seems a bit chilly in the hills."

"I better get you home; it's getting late."

Holding hands, they walked outside together, Lemira glancing at their intertwined fingers, her mood lifting.

After leaving the Langston estate, she was no longer alone.

She had friends, and now, a boyfriend.

But the journey took longer than expected, and Lemira had to run to her dorm, fearing she'd be late.

Out of breath, she made it back, receiving a message from Orion: "If you didn't make it, I'm waiting outside."

"Made it last minute, exhausted."

Lemira, panting, sat down as her roommate, Janice, poured her a cup of hot chocolate: "How was your date?"

"It was good; we made it official today."

After a sip, Lemira felt better.

"He's the one who gave you the pain relief cream, right? I knew he liked you, even when you denied it."

Lemira smiled, "Tomorrow, I'll buy the team some milkshakes."

After getting ready for bed, she texted Orion: [What are you doing?]

[Just got home, get some rest.]

Orion parked at Ms. Ashworth's old house. After sending the message, he went inside.

Mrs. Eileen sat on the couch, waiting: "You're home? Insisting your brother clarify things with the Sinclair family, you're serious about this girl?"

"Yes."