His dark eyes look me over before he sighs and turns away from me, “I have to go back to work.”
I fold my arms, “You do that. That seems to be the only thing you can do.”
“Lenore,” He drawls before walking out of the room.
I sit on the couch, bury my face in my hands, and take a few deep breaths.
‘You are being cruel to him,’ Astrid complains.
‘I am treating him how he treats everyone else,’ I respond to her.
‘Exactly,’ She huffs. ‘Treat him how you want to be treated, Lenore. And then and maybe then he’ll come around.’
I roll my eyes and get off the couch. “I’m going for a walk,” I say out loud and leave the room. Torben’s scent lingers in the hallway, and my heart thrums against my chest. “I hate him,” I grumble and head towards the stairs. I get to the ground floor and wander d
