I hold my breath. “I will return with more food. Then, we can discuss what is to happen.”
He is across the room in a blur and then out the door.
My trunk sits in the corner, a dress splayed on top, ready for me to change into. I push it aside and shift through the other clothes until I fish out something I deem more suitable.
After quickly dressing, I’m not sure what to do with myself and end up pacing the room. My thoughts return to Klaus over and over. I need to find him so we can figure out how to get out of this mess I made.
I stride toward the door, itching to find him. I pull it open and come face-to-face with Cassius. He widens his stance, blocking my path. Taking a step forward, he forces me back inside then kicks the door closed with his foot.
“Ayame, you can’t leave this roo
