Chapter 17
Astorre heard the thunder and lightning outside but it didn’t matter.
Clara was safe at her family estate.
His sister had followed her so he was alone now, just as he'd planned.
The dark skies and stark castle didn’t help with his adrenaline rush. He went over paperwork. Organized his office. Made a list of what needed to be done around the castle first.
Something in his veins still stirred him and his mind buzzed.
He went to the gym for a solid hour but that didn’t help. After he finished, he took a fast shower. Outside the storm sounded worse. He wondered if this would be his life from now on. He’d never live anywhere else again. Was that the cause of his restlessness?
Part of him craved a drink so he’d block out his life. But that never worked in the past, and pain was
