Chapter 53

• On the wall in the hallway, on the wall in the room, on the bed, on the desk… All these images flashed through my mind as I snapped my eyes open and gasped. Every part of my body was sore and exhausted. I sat up on the bed and lowered my eyes to my chest and stomach. It was all full of lovebites and small bruises.
• “Screw me!” I shouted and jumped off the bed, looking for my dress.
• “What’s going on?” Etienne lifted his head from the pillow and put a hand over it.