Chapter 97. Renee’s Apology (1)

ROBERT

Stepping inside my suite, a distinct aroma wafted through the air, instantly alerting me that something was amiss. 

I frowned and closed my eyes in the dim light, attempting to figure out what this was. I sniffed deeply, my nose twitching, and finally, it picked up on a hint of something spicy. 

The aroma seemed vaguely familiar, but not entirely, as I couldn't place it. It smelled exotic and pleasant, making me wonder what it was.

As the suite’s electric door shut behind me with a ding, my eyes snapped open, and my heart thumped faster as the faint, but tantalizing smell intensified. 

Kicking off my shoes, my hands fumbled for the nearest light switch on the wall, and I bit back a gasp as the overhead lights turned on.

"Holy fuck!" As I gaped at the sight in front of me, my fingers trembled over the switch. 

A trail of roses dotted the suite's floor, each trailing a different color as it fell from a c