Chapter Thirteen: The Humiliation
Aurelia Vale’s POV
I woke up to the sensation of having fought a battle in my sleep.
My body was tired.
My mind was tired.
Most of all, however, I was aware of the reason why.
Xavi Blackwood.
More specifically, the punishment.
Every evening I had to enter the President’s Villa and follow his every order.
Cleaning, cooking, organizing – the list was endless.
I stared up at the ceiling in my room, wondering how long it would take for me to grow accustomed to this.
“Are you planning to get up today?” Maya’s voice cut through my thoughts.
I turned my head to the side to look at her.
She was already dressed and standing by my bed.
“I was thinking about faking a sick leave.”
She crossed her arms over her chest.
“Me?”
“Yes,” I admitted.
"You hat
