Valentina
I rush to the bedroom and close the door behind me with a large bang before I lean my back against it and slump onto the floor. Placing my palm against my chest, I close my eyes, and my heartbeat slows down. I can’t believe what I just did. I kissed an angel. Jaw tight, I thump my head against the door and rub my swollen lips.
Though the kiss was earth-shattering, I couldn’t help feeling my cheeks burn with humiliation. Michael’s dismissive tone cut through my heart like a knife.
Though I’m still feeling conflicted, I still manage to fall asleep. Unfortunately, nightmares of moments I had forgotten follow me.
I gaze around, confused to find myself in a torchlit chamber. The floor is covered in sand, and the walls are made of stone. Blinking my eyes, I gaze around me and see
