Panic raced through Penelope at Luca’s words. Did he plan to kill her? “I don’t want you here. If you don’t go I’ll call the police. There are laws against stalking people.” She tried to ignore his bare chest and the wounds that shouldn’t be healed.
“You are tired. We’ll talk in the morning after you have rested.”
“Don’t tell me what I am. I’m not tired.” As if she didn’t have enough people in her life telling her how she felt and what she should be doing.
“Would you rather I said you were afraid and bordering on hysteria?”
“I’m not.” She glared at him, trying to keep the fear from her voice.
“How can I serve you if I do not know how you feel?”
Shaking her head, she backed away. “Please.” She wasn’t sure what she was asking.
“You’re the first of my masters who hasn’t immediately de
