I lay in bed staring at the ceiling, sleep eluding me despite the exhaustion weighing down my limbs. The revelations of the past few days had left my mind in chaos. The triplets had been under the influence of some dark enchantment—but did that excuse years of cruelty? I wasn't sure what to believe anymore.
My phone vibrated on the nightstand, startling me. Valerius Stone's name flashed across the screen. My heart skipped as I answered.
"Can't sleep either?" His deep voice sent an immediate thrill through me.
"How did you know?" I asked, shifting against my pillows.
"Just a feeling." I could hear the smile in his voice. "I'm lying here wishing you were with me instead of in that house with them."
Heat bloomed in my chest. "What would you do if I were there?"
"Do you really want to know?" His tone dropped lower, sensual and teasing.
"Yes," I whispered, surprising myself with my boldness.
