Chapter 52

Her hair was still damp from her shower, and the hallway felt cold, but Azalea barely noticed as she wrapped her robe tightly around herself and wandered through the mansion. Her cheeks were flushed with excitement, and her lips curved into a blissful smile as she thought about her date with Atlas. Giggling softly to herself, she rolled around on her bed, savoring the happy warmth that spread through her.

Stopping by one of the tall windows, she rested her fingers on the frame and gazed out at the garden, illuminated by the soft glow of outdoor lights. “So, what are your thoughts on going out with me again?” Atlas’s voice crackled through her phone, full of curiosity.

Azalea’s fingers paused mid-air as she considered his words. “Again?” she repeated, her voice tinged with surprise.

“Don’t want to?” Atlas’s tone took on a hint of disappointment. “I thought I impressed you enough to earn a second date.”

Azalea’s heart fluttered. “Oh, I haven’t thought about it