William’s P.O.V.
I settled Vanessa in the guest room again. She slept as soon as she hit the bed. I put her things in the drawers that I collected from her apartment this morning. She was looking so pale and worn out. Her face was covered with now blue and purple marks still she was looking so peaceful and calm. After putting her things in their places, I came back near to her and sat down beside her waist while facing her.
I lightly stroked her hair and she stirred a little. She smiled in her dreams. I guessed she was dreaming something good. I slowly pulled the cover down to her waist and lifted her t-shirt cautiously while looking at her for any reaction. I have no desire to see her naked but I wanted to see her wounds and bruises on her body. I winced when I s
