Chapter 65

Leonardo Hunter

I didn’t intend to snap at her. I was pissed, and she came at the wrong time. I needed nobody’s sympathy. Rose was the last person I wanted to see my weak side. Somehow, the few days we spent together had ignited something in me which I least expected. Somehow, her presence affected me. I knew I said I had nothing to do with her, but it was a lie. My mind kept bringing me back to square one. It kept reminding me of her — her smile, her voice, and most especially the way she stood her ground and said whatever was on her mind without fearing me. I knew my heart was already yearning for her, and I was afraid it was getting deeper day by day.

A hiss left my lips as I slouched on my bed, hugging my forehead with my palms. I couldn’t think straight. I had a problem full on my plate already. I was close to getting Bennett, and I’d sent a warning to Nathaniel. He should be alert that I could come at him any moment. I knew every little secret of h