9. The art of seduction

Jordan Miller

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"You never told me why you were looking for me."

Startled, I jumped at the sudden voice in my ear. It was two days later, and after avoiding Alessandro for as long as I could, he finally caught me off guard.

"If I didn't know any better, I'd think you are avoiding me."

I knew it was a bad idea for me to be in the lounge, knowing Alessandro could very well pass by at any moment, but I didn't have a choice. Unlike Alessandro's room, my room didn't have a TV, and I had to watch something so I wouldn't be bored out of my mind.

Alessandro dropped beside me. "When I talk to you, sweetheart, I expect to get a response." He growled slightly. It seemed like he always got worked up when he was around me.

I slowly turned to the side, chewing my lip. I didn't know what to say. I didn't know how to talk to him without remembering what I saw. How that girl lay helplessly on the bed as he took what he wanted from her, both of them enjoying it more than they should. Add that to the