***Chapter 5***
Her sleep had been a turbulent sea, leaving Roxy tossed in the swell of her dreams. She found herself ensnared in visions of golden eyes that swirled like molten fire, their fiery depths consuming her thoughts. Ghost fingers leaving gentle touches traced the curves of her body, igniting feelings she had never known, until his lips closed the distance between them, melding with her own in an intoxicating dance of desire. Valentino had invaded her dreams, awakening a longing that left her feeling both exhilarated and frustrated.
No man should possess such power over her thoughts, she fumed silently, tossing and turning in her sheets. Determined to reclaim her mind, Roxy resolved to banish him from her waking hours. It was time to take control.
After a restless night, she
