Anna looked around. Black dominated the room—so deep and overwhelming that it felt like a perfect reflection of Liam himself.
“Why is it so quiet?” Anna murmured when she didn’t see anyone around.
“There’s no one here,” Liam replied flatly.
Anna simply nodded, accepting the answer without pressing further.
“Where’s my room?” she asked after a moment.
Liam didn’t answer. He headed straight for the second floor, and Anna followed behind him. Their footsteps echoed through the stillness of the house.
“This is our room,” Liam said curtly as he set Anna’s suitcase down in the corner.
“Our room?” Anna asked innocently.
Liam’s jaw tightened.
“I’m a normal man, Anna. If it’s not with you, do you think I should be sleeping with another woman?” His voice was low, his gaze darkened, barely c
