Sasha slowly opened her eyes. Her body ached slightly, and she felt for his hand on the bed, but it was empty. She frowned and looked around the room, her eyes settling on the man sitting with his legs crossed on the chair near the door that led to the balcony. His eyes were sharp, clear, and cold. She sat up immediately, clutching the duvet to her chest. Her hair was disheveled, covering her face. She immediately brushed it away from her face and tucked some strands behind her ear without taking her eyes off the cold man in the room. Michael looked at her and slowly uncrossed his legs. “Never knew you were this scheming.” His deep cold voice echoed through the room. Sasha swallowed as she waited for him to continue, but when he didn’t say anything further, she got out of bed with t

