Chapter 140. Panic Arising

The next morning, Beauty woke slowly, her eyes dimming as the bright morning light crept through the large windows of the presidential suite.

She smiled at the memories of last night, her body still tired from the insane love-making. Bruno had looked into her eyes while making love to her wildly, gentlemanly, and again, wildly. It felt perfect—almost too perfect.

It had been a cool night after they had the most romantic bath together before going back to bed. And that’s why she woke up late this morning.

“Baby…”

She reached out a hand, expecting to feel him next to her, but all her fingers found were empty sheets.

Her eyes opened fully, and the smile faded.

She sat up, looking around the room. The bed looked untouched on his side, as if he had never been there.

“Bruno?” she called softly, her heart racing instantly.

Beauty murmured again, her voice thick with sleep, barely audible.

Pushing herself up on one elbow, she squinted to