Chapter 48

*Dante* My eyes immediately found hers as I took a single step into the room, closing the door behind me. She was sitting on her bed, with her knees raised. The book she'd been reading was back in her hand. She met my eyes coolly, standing up from the bed like she was uncomfortable with my presence in the room. She rested her weight against the dressing table, crossing her arms over her chest as if to protect herself from me. It felt like there was suddenly a wall between us, and the distance she was obviously trying to wield between us hurt more than I expected it to.