Michelle POV Throughout the day, Mr. Kronos—who, I should clarify, is also known as Victor—has been exhibiting behavior that is entirely uncharacteristic of him. To be completely honest, I noticed that Victor has been acting strangely for several days now, especially since he nearly kissed me. His recent actions and demeanor seem out of the ordinary, raising questions about what might be going on with him. There was no way I was gonna leave words unsaid with Victor tonight. I needed answers for his behavior today. After coming back to the hotel, Victor pulled me into his room so we could have some privacy. I needed to understand what was happening with him today, so I asked. Victor looked at me intently, his gaze unwavering. Suddenly, without warning, he pressed his lips to mine in a de

