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I closed the sun-proof drapery and faced that door again It was tian walking

When I reached the door, I hesitated, then ran back for another shot In times like these, I wished I had a normal person’s alcohol tolerance As it was, the alcohol was just taking the fine edge off I still had a lot of stress and anxiety A lot of stress and anxiety

Back at the door, I lifted my hand to knock Then realized it was technicallyit, I sucked in a breath

All of the available raised surfaces were covered in lit candles, radiating warht Rose petals littered the floor and the made bed Darius sat on his sofa, dressed in a tailored suit and swirling a glass of sos, he inhaled the contents of his glass before taking a sip He turned his gaze to e…" It wasn’t quite a question, but was definitely leaning in that direction

"Of course not You look as beautiful as ever" He stood gracefully and waved his hand toward the bottle of cognac on the coffee table in front of hilass? Or perhaps you’d rather bring in the whiskey? I can also ring for anything you’d like Nary?"

I’d called for room service shortly after our return to the hotel--and proceeded to eatOtherwise I would’ve said yes One thing I did love abouta pound That part definitely wasn’t huet the whiskey"

"Of course Or I can grab it, if you’d like to sit down?"

"Yes, please," I responded meekly I suddenly felt very out of place I knew I should act like a lady, but I had no idea how ladies typically acted

"Please" He held out his hand

I avoided it like he carried the plague Lady or not, touching hih to win a ga contact, then sat down on the chair adjacent to the couch He turned on the jets, zoo me a drink

I took it with a nervous s his cognac

"What do you think of the events of today?" he asked pleasantly

I cleared e the flurry of butterflies still flapping aroundthis town" I crossed s at the knee Then uncrossed thean, please Don’t be nervous"

"I am extremely nervous I don’t kno not to be extre a lot of you That you are honor-bound to follow through So in that vein, I’ll share a troubled spot ofat the thigh this ti co ly Like he knew