Valerio
I sighed deeply as I stood in front of the window, watching the day fade into night. The office was empty now, save for me and a drink I didn’t even want. It was merely a distraction, a way to keep my hands occupied. I couldn’t believe what Selene had done. And worse, I couldn’t ignore the fact that I was the reason behind it.
What have I done to poor, innocent Selene?
I rubbed my forehead, trying to ease the tension building there, but it did nothing. It was time to find her and apologize. I set the untouched drink down and left the office. The walk to Selene’s bedroom was short, just up one floor and down a long hallway. As I moved through the corridors, I felt the familiar weight of the portraits lining the walls. Their painted eyes seemed to follow me, filled with silent jud
