I hurried to my room and wrapped my face with the pillow. Why does he expose me to such embarrassing circumstances?
My eyes were on the roof, where I could see the fancy-shaped molding. My thoughts were flying in a thousand different ways, but I could not do anything to calm the storm in my heart.
My body let me down and I did not know what to do next. I fell into a deep slumber. Sleep came from exhaustion.
I woke up in the middle of the night with the noise of drawers falling open and shut. My eyes opened to the dimness. I caught sight of Dante standing near the end of my bed.
Accompanying him were two maids placing my belongings into luxurious leather suitcases. His shirt sleeves were pushed up exposing his arm—striking and dangerous much like himself. He looked at me briefly. His f
