A Terrifying Realization

[Elise’s POV]

I stare at William as he takes me in. From the look of hunger in his dark eyes, it is obvious what it is that he wants, and honestly, I didn’t necessarily mind blowing off some steam.

“You stay here.” He says now, scooping Serenity into his arms. “And I’ll return Serenity. When I return, you better be ready for me.”

Smirking, I nod and get comfortable on the bed.

“I got it,” I say, giving him a shooing motion. “Go on then; take the princess back to her mommy.”

For a moment, William doesn’t speak as he takes me in, and after one last look of longing, he leaves.

Sighing, I sit up in bed and wonder what the hell I was even doing. Here I was trying to keep as much distance between William and me as I could, but then I was happily flirting and even enjoying the physical.

‘You’re smitter.’ Anna giggles, suddenly joining me in my head. ‘Why don’t you just admit it?’

‘Smitten?’ I repeat. ‘Do I look like some fucking maiden?’