Dante's POV
"W-what?" I stuttered, trying to convince myself that I didn’t hear her properly.
"Stay the night, Dante. I need you to just be with me tonight," she repeated, and all I could do was stare at her.
I started regretting not picking up Luca's call and using it as a way out because how was I supposed to get out of that mess?
When Eleanor noticed my reluctance, she sighed and stood up. "You know what? Forget I asked. Just get out," she said, heading for the door, and I panicked. I held her hand and stopped her. "No. No, I'll stay," I told her.
"Okay," she said, and I let go of her hand. She turned to me. "Left or right side?" she asked, even though she already knew my answer.
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That night ended up being the longest night of my life. I changed into an old pair of sweatpants I
