Chapter 36. Destination: Paris

RAYNE'S POV

Stacy and I had a brief chat before I let her go to carry on with her work. She was a very smart and friendly person. I think I've found myself a friend in this big, lonely mansion. As I turned around to head back into the house, I bumped into a hard wall.

"Ouch!" The intent to murmur died on my lips when I lifted my head and met Eric's gaze.

"I- I was bored, so I, uh, decided to take a walk around." Probably because of the suddenness of his appearance, I found myself stuttering as I explained while attempting to step away from his huge, wall-like frame. But, my attempt was stilled when he grabbed me by my waist, holding me still in his arms. With my heart racing nervously, I lowered my gaze from his, but he lifted my chin so that I could look at him.

"Come with me." He said in a commanding tone.

I frowned at him. "You could at least be nice and less commanding," I murmured.

Following his command earlier, Eric and I were now on our way