Marianna’s POV
When I said I trusted Arno, I meant it. I decided he was trustworthy and was going to stick to it, although I wasn’t going to give in so quickly, at least before he kissed me. Things that happened to me when he was around were so… disturbing. Pleasant. Out of this world.
I guess I blushed when Adalia came in. Arno stared at her blankly.
“Since I’ve already interrupted you, let Marianna get dressed and come to the staff room. We’ve got things to do. Urgent things,” she said looking at him with amusement. “You too come when you are ready. I will leave a guard to lead you.” She fetched Arno by the hand and left the room.
There was nothing left for me to do, but get dressed. Deciding to wear jeans and a plain shirt, I took off the bathrobe and look at my reflection in the ba
