Chapter 54

• Aria sat beside him, her hands trembling slightly as she tried to process everything that had happened. She looked at Dante's profile, the sharp lines of his face hidden behind those glasses. She wanted to ask him what he meant by his declaration, but fear kept her quiet.
• When they reached the hallway, she began walking slowly toward her maid's quarters, her heart heavy with dread. But just as she took a few steps, Dante’s voice stopped her in her tracks. “Where do you think you’re going?” His deep voice carried a dangerous undertone, halting her mid-step.
• Aria froze, her heart racing as memories of their previous encounters flooded her mind. She feared he would pin her against the wall again and take what he wanted, but his next words surprised her. “Not to your maid's quarters,” he corrected firmly, his voice echoing through the hallway.