Chapter 109

SERAPHINA

I woke to sunlight streaming through the windows and every muscle in my body screaming in pain. Leone had left sometime during the night, probably returning to his own chambers. Or to his mistress.

I lay there, staring at the ceiling, feeling hollow.

Last night had been brutal. Worse than usual. He had taken what he wanted without care for my comfort or pain. Just used my body until he was satisfied, then rolled over and fell asleep like nothing had happened.

I ...