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Walking into my room, I head to the closet and grab my pajamas. I always sleep in a matching satin cami and shorts set.
I let out a sigh when I enter the bathroom, and while the tub fills with water, I think about everything that’s happened.
When I lost my temper, Damiano didn’t get angry. Instead, he seemed amused.
When a smirk formed on his face, I was shocked by how hot it made him look.
I know he was testing me when he brushed his thumb over the bruises on my throat.
Did he feel the attraction?
Or is he playing with me?
I shut off the faucets, and stripping out of my clothes, I step into the balmy water.
What would it be like marrying Damiano?
Not that it would ever happen, but I can’t stop my thoughts from going down that rabbit hole.
I would be safe.
I don’t think he’ll hurt me again, because it would upset his mother.
He’s hardly home.
I get along well with Mrs. Falco and Mrs. Accardi.
Soaking in the tub, my thoughts turn down another path.
What if he sends me back to my parents?
What if he gives his approval for Stefano to marry me?
My eyes drift shut, and I shake my head.
Dio, anything but that.
I won’t survive being married to Stefano.
A hopeless feeling trickles into my chest, and letting out another sigh, I start to wash myself.
When I’m done with my routine, I climb out and dry my body. I lather my skin with lotion before putting on my pajamas.
While I’m patting moisturizer over my cheeks and forehead, my thoughts are filled with worries.
I rub the remaining moisturizer into my hands, and walking out of the bathroom, my stomach grumbles.
Ignoring the hunger from missing lunch and dinner, I grab my satin robe and shrug it on.
As I fasten the belt, there’s a knock at the door.
I freeze for a moment before saying, “Come in.”
When the door opens and I see Mrs. Accardi, I let out a sigh of relief.
“I wanted to check on you before bed,” she says as she enters the room. Her eyes lock on my neck. “How are you feeling?”
Lifting my hand, I rest my palm on my collarbone. “I’m okay.”
