Chapter 9 — An early regret
Evelyn’s POV
I didn’t stop walking until I reached my room.
Even then, my hands were trembling so badly I struggled to close the door properly behind me.
The moment the lock clicked shut, I leaned heavily against the wood and pressed a shaking hand to my chest.
My heart hurt, it actually hurt so much.
Like someone had reached inside me and squeezed until I couldn’t breathe properly anymore.
I squeezed my eyes shut, but it only made the images return stronger.
Annabelle stepping out of Raphael’s bathroom completely comfortable and beautiful like she belonged there.
And Raphael?
Oh Moon Goddess!
Raphael was sitting there half naked, staring at me with amusement while I stood there humiliating myself all over again.
Heat rushed painfully into my cheeks
