Chapter 562

---- His large, imposing frame loomed over me, pinning me against the desk.

y-Your Lordship, w-whats happening? I stammered, nervous.

Youve changed, he said in a low, guttural voice, and I froze.

What game are you playing, Rossella? What happened on your trip that made you seem like a completely different person? Because I am a different person! And is that a bad thing? I decided not to shrink back and instead sought a justification for my strange behavior.

Do you prefer the old Rossella, or the new meafter nearly dying alone, far from my family? I asked with as much confidence as I could muster.

The Duke simply stared at me, his gaze slowly lowering to my mouth.

I swallowed hard.

Did he notice the tiny beauty mark near my lip that Rossella didnt have? So...

family...

he muttered at last.

Do whatever you want regarding Lavinia.

He finally stepped back, putting distance between us.

downed nearly his

a bit too early to be getting drunk? The Duke didnt respond

Seriously?! Fine.

dont want that

he has bad intentions! Very

his entire family removed from the

in the stables, he said, refilling his

Right, of course,

quickly slipping out of

about minor details after all, that

no matter what! Irushed to seal

never break a promise I willingly make, he turned to

hidden in every

using him toolying, deceiving for my

"Sorry, Duke.

wont be prey anymore in this world full of

dangerous, but it was the

that she would turn out just as

this inescapable realm was a cruel

Your

it was the

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