Charmaine's POV
I snuggle deeper into my bed, feeling the softness envelop me. I'm exhausted, and the conversation with Marcus has left me feeling drained. I close my eyes, letting out a deep sigh, and try to relax.
Just then, my phone buzzes on the bedside table. I groggily reach over to pick it up, and my heart skips a beat when I see Luca's name flashing on the screen. I hesitate for a moment, wondering if I should answer, but my curiosity gets the better of me.
I open the message, and a warm smile spreads across my face. "Hey, how are you doing?" Luca asks, his words simple but full of concern. "Are you fine? I've been thinking about you all day."
I feel a pang of guilt, knowing that I shouldn't be talking to Luca, not now that I've agreed to mate with Marcus. But I push the guilt
