I woke to the sharp chill of the air conditioner. Reflexively, I pulled the comforter tighter around me, trying to keep the cold from creeping under my skin.
It was my first night in a room this cold. I closed my eyes, willing myself to sleep but then I noticed him.
The man beside me.
At first, my heart jumped in surprise. And then I remembered, I was in Viel’s room. My eyes traced the lines of his face as he slept.
I still couldn’t believe his wife had left him. How could anyone leave someone like him? Handsome, elegant, brilliant, and wealthy. Perfect. He was perfect.
“Why are you staring at me?”
My eyes widened, caught off guard by his sudden gaze. My body froze, stiff and uncooperative. I couldn’t look away. I couldn’t even think.
“V-Viel!” I muttered, barely audible.
He turned
