chapter nineteen

Chapter 19

Vanessa's POV

I hurried back to my room, breathing a sigh of relief as I closed the door behind me. I quickly pulled off my shoes and threw my clothes on the floor. I ran a hand through my hair, packing it into a messy ponytail. I went inside the bathroom, turned on the tap, and poured cold water over my face and neck. I looked at myself in the mirror taking a deep breath, willing myself to relax.

I came out and put on a light red gown, transparent enough to show the silhouette of my body. I laid down on the bed, trying to relax and clear my mind, but I couldn't stop thinking about what had just happened. I tossed and turned, my mind spinning. Finally, I gave up and decided to try to read a book to take my mind off things. I made my way to the closet, where I had a small collection of books, and pulled one out. I settled back into bed and began reading, trying to focus on the words on the page. But within minutes, my eyes grew heavy and I drifted off to sleep.

I woke up wit