Chapter 56. Tempted

Then the sound of her cell door opening, interrupted her thoughts.

She didn't flinch-she didn't bother to lift her head. What more could they do to her?

But... only one pair of footsteps approached.

She perceived a scent too, a rich masculine scent of a male cologne.

That was odd.

So she lifted her eyes, slowly, hesitantly, and found the pair of footwear in front of her.

Leather boots-black and screaming luxury. Her heart skipped.

She was right, it wasn't a guard.

No guard wears boots like that.

Her brow furrowed curiously, as her gaze lifted, slow and uncertain.

And when her eyes met his-

Her breath caught.

Her mouth opened, but no sound came at first. Just the rapid rise and fall of her chest.

"T-Titan?"

It came out as a breath.

"No..." she whispered hoarsely. "Am I going crazy?"

Tears spilled freely now, rushing down her face in hot, burning trails.

"Ti