I shuddered and opened my eyes; the room was empty now. Lorenzo was the only person seated beside me, his eyes fixed on his phone; he was busy with it. The thought of Victor and everything he said about the Hives ran through my mind again, this drama, I think I'm exhausted. I let out a soft moan, my chest hurt a little, the pressure from Victor's news must have made me pass out into a deep sleep, I remember my chest was pounding vigorously at the time he said it. I was still battling with thoughts when Lorenzo looked up. "Princess, you're awake," he said, kissing me on my forehead. "I got you coffee and flowers." He handed them over to me. They smelled fresh, and for the first time in a long time, a man got me a gift willingly. "Thank you." I managed to say hiding my feelings. "How

