CHARLOTTE’s POV. The chirpings of the birds made me open my eyes a little and my face broke into a tiny smile when I realised that Adonis was nowhere around today. I saw him leave the academy yesterday night and I could not tell the kind of inner peace I felt. Finally, there was no one to make a mess of me again and I was glad. Maybe the lord was on my side now, I could have some peace and quiet. A gentle knock resonated on the door and I turned my attention to it. “Who is there?” “Come on out” I heard Victoria’s voice and I almost went mad with anger, won’t she allow me to have a moment of peace with myself? “I will be out in a moment, tarry” After I was done, I pushed my body out of bed and walked to the door before throwing it open. She was clad in a pair of pants and a corset ove

