At the meeting

Ivery's POV.

I took a deep breath and tried to clear my head. I knew I was letting my hormones get the better of me. I had to stay sane and focused. I couldn't let myself get swept away by memories and emotions. I had to put those feelings aside and focus on my reality.

I can't have feelings for Franco, Never. I couldn't let myself fall for him, no matter how much I wanted to. It was a fool's errand, a recipe for disaster.

He was cruel and selfish, only thinking of himself. He would never be able to love me the way I needed to be loved. I couldn't let myself get swept up in his charm, no matter how tempting it was. I had to stay strong and resist the temptation.

The stress of it all was giving me a headache. I needed a break, a moment to relax and clear my head. I closed my eyes, hoping that sleep would come and take me away from the turmoil of my thoughts. I slept off.

Suddenly, I was jolted awake by a loud bang on the door. I sat bolt upright in bed, my heart racing. I could hea