Fiore didn’t say another word, but her mind was already set. She was going to find out exactly what Li’s true intentions were, no matter how well he masked them with charm and false sincerity. She could sense it—that something about him wasn’t right.
With a sigh, she turned to her sister. “Excuse me, sister. I’d like to rest for a while. I pray my room is still available?”
Demeter’s attention was half on her, the rest still devoted to Li. Her eyes sparkled with something akin to adoration, but she managed a smile for Fiore. “Of course! I’ve kept it just as you left it. Everything’s been cleaned and ready for you whenever you want to come back.”
Fiore gave a curt nod, though the sight of her sister, completely enamored with Li, gnawed at her. How could she be so blinded so quickly? she
