ZOE
That night, exhaustion weighed on me more heavily than the burden of my conscience. Nikolai hadn't spoken to me all day, but his men hadn't budged. He was keeping his promise not to leave my brother without support.
"Mrs. Foster, Mr. Foster asked us to escort you home. We've checked the entire area, and it's safe." I looked at my brother through the window, who still hadn't reacted. I knew he was safe with the surveillance Lai had put on him, yet that didn't remove the bitter taste lingering with me all day.
I shouldn't have slept with him... But deep down, I couldn't fully regret it. I hated that he was a god in bed, and above all, I hated that he was looking out for me because, deep down, I was starting to care for him. It hurt because I knew my feelings would never be reciprocate
