Aurelia Vale's POV
Sleep did not come easily that night.
Every time I closed my eyes, I saw that muscular back slick with water.
Heat rose to my cheeks as I buried my face in the crook of my elbows.
"Oh, Moon Goddess," I groaned. "Why'd I have to be so curious?"
Of all the places to wander outside the academy, I had to pick the President's villa.
Of all the windows to peak through, I had to pick the one with the President's back turned to.
I squeezed my eyes shut.
What if he saw me?
He couldn't have.
My muscles relaxed as I released a sigh of relief. Unless...
No. No, no, no.
I shook my head furiously. "Stop it," I muttered to myself.
Eventually, weariness dulled my racing heart, and I fell asleep.
The incessant ringing of the academy bell tore me from my dreams as I jolted u
