Chapter 20. Protect her

Ava finally regained control of herself. She reviewed the images of the nightmare to figure out what had happened. Björn had given her some privacy as he entered the room. After a couple of minutes, there was a knock at the door. Ava slowly opened it, her pale face peering out.

It was Björn. He noticed the embarrassed look in her eyes.

"Here's your dress. I've already had it cleaned," he said, expressing his gratitude through his eyes and a slight nod, as he handed her the dress. "Breakfast has been brought in early, so..."

Ava hadn't paid attention to the growling in her stomach due to hunger. She blushed gradually, thinking that Björn hadn't heard it. But when she saw him press his lips together, trying to hide his discomfort, she nodded to cut the awkward moment.

"I'll change and join you for breakfast," Björn frowned.

"No, Miss Gray, we will have breakfast together. I'll be waiting for you in the dining room," Björn added, holding out something else. "Here's a new toothbrush.