Chapter 13 His Royal Intentions

• Matteo's words, filled with cruelty and arrogance, echo in the room, making me shudder. His grip on my chin remains firm, almost cruel, as if he seeks to establish his authority physically.
• Noticing my silence and seeing my tears, Matteo releases me and steps back to finish undressing. Before seeing him naked again, I grab my phone and head to the bathroom, as being near him at this moment becomes unbearable.
• Lost in my thoughts, I sit on the edge of the bathtub, staring into emptiness for long minutes. I relive the recent events of these few days by his side. The contempt, the hatred, his real intentions with this marriage...