Chapter 78. The Monsters Who Inhabit Me

Before entering the room, Giovanna was furious and in her mind she had rehearsed all the insults she would spit in his face, but he sensed her presence and turned around with red eyes, extending his hand towards her.

It was a silent plea that Giovanna didn't want and didn't have the strength to refuse. She moved closer, and when she took his outstretched hand, he pulled her close to him and hugged her. Giovanna could feel the confusion of feelings that came from within him. He was like a vibrant energy with a singular voice, explaining to her what it was like to be who he was.

"You look beautiful." He whispered in her ear without letting go of her.

"You would have enjoyed dinner too, if you'd bothered to show up in the dining room..."

"My hunger comes down to... You. I didn't want to keep holding myself back while pretending to eat with an appetite."

"Theo..."

He kissed her passionately a