Leonard quickly backs away from me, positioning himself in front of me.
His movements are too quick.
His protective stance puts all my senses on high alert. Fear engulfs me, and I’m overcome by paralysis.
The door swings open, and a woman walks in carrying several bags.
Leonard tenses.
And I realize he hasn’t canceled his plans.
Shit.
The woman is beautiful; long, wavy honey-colored hair, tall and slender, brown eyes and full lips, high cheekbones, manicured nails painted light pink. Nothing is out of place.
This is exactly how I would imagine Aphrodite.
“Lina!”
Leonard’s surprised voice confirms that I really shouldn’t be here.
Jealousy and insecurity are immediately replaced by fear and panic. And now, instead of being glued to the floor, I start backing away, trying to escape
