h the maid on the corridor. At this hour, the home was unusually quiet, with the typical tension lingering like an unsaid presence

kitchen to retrieve a jug of water from the refrigerator. She gestures for Selene to give her the glass in her hand by extending her hands. Her keen eyes instantly focused on Selene as she fill

nsidering what to say next. "In this mansion, there are regulations. And you have to do as they say. And our purpose is to help you. It's not a problem." Selene let out a breath. "Bu

y." A shiver went through Selene's body. "That is illogical." "Mrs. Blackwood, just follow instructions. The table is set for your breakfast. Before it gets cold, go eat."

steaming cup of tea in front of her, the large hall was strangely quiet. After taking a sip and enjoying the warmth, Selene turned to look at the vacant seat across from her. The

ided eye contact with her. "Ma'am, he's a very busy man." Selene felt a chill creep into her stomach. One more justification. She put down her cup and let out a sigh. "Is he avoiding me, or is i

kwood's habits." Selene's eyes narrowed. Although she was unsure of the game Damien was playing, she

lifted her fist to knock, her heart racing, but before she could- By it

tly illuminated. The fireplace was dark, and the enormous king-sized bed was spotless. Then she caught sight of something else. Another person

ine, following the carved ridges of his torso downward. His abs are shaped like a knife, and his body is well-defined. He had an average muscle build and wasn't too large. His black, wet hair was strewn all acr

s something else in his low, almost amused voice. Something gloomy. Selene had burns on her cheeks. She compelled herself to stand up. "I knocked. The door was open already." Water trickling from h

he detested the way his voice made her skin heat up; it was cold in the room, but she felt like she was on fire. "I'm asking because I deserve to have a

s hand on the door and hovered it over her, pinning her to it. He met her eyes with his own. Gently, he placed his hands on her checks and brushed her face. He gently brushed her lips as he traced them