Geoffrey can read Serena's expression like the back of his hand. At that moment, he knew she was afraid whether he figured that she was no longer intact. For a second, he entertained the thought of telling her that he knew. But then, that would not work in his favor. Thus, when her tears started pooling and falling from her eyes, he kissed them away. He willed himself to act that this was the first time. That this was his, hers, and theirs.
"Don't cry Serena. I love you. I will marry you right after, okay?" he whispered as if to reassure her.
Serena did not know how to respond. Did he not figure it out or was he playing dumb? She did not know. However, his words like a balm soothed her.
Geoffrey started moving. Doing this with her awake, knowing that she was welcoming his embrace, the feeling was infinitely better. She was never going to escape him.
