Chapter 57

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• ALAYNA
• I gasp in fear. “God!” The muscles deep in my belly tighten abruptly. I tear my eyes away from his and stare down at my rug. I feel my body shiver in sheer nervousness. 
• “What are you doing here?” I ask.
• “The question is, why are you coming through that door just now?” His voice is unwavering.
• I shake my head to gather my mind. “As far as I remember, this is my room and I asked first, so Master, why are you here?”