Arabella's POV.
I walked to my room in the harem feeling a twinge of guilt. I couldn't go back to his room and lie on his bed acting like I hadn't betrayed him because that was what I had done.
I had betrayed him. But he wasn't worth my loyalty anyways. An image of him treating my injuries popped into my head. The way he had bandaged my feet so softly. His slight smile when I had reminded him of the doctor's visit. His kiss that had seared its way into my soul.
I had to balance myself on the wall of the corridor, suddenly weak in the knees because of the onslaught of emotions I felt instantly. I forced myself to enter my room. It felt so confined and empty now without him in it.
I felt utterly disgusted with myself. Had I really fallen for him despite all the wicked things he had d
