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He’s speaking the truth, after all.
That current running between us when our eyes first met, that heart-stopping moment when the tectonic plates shifted…It was like our souls embraced as long-lost lovers, welcoming each other back.
I swallow hard.
But if he really was my soulmate, why am I not more elated?!
Instead, I’ve always felt trepidation alongside our indisputable bond.
He softly kisses the spot below my ear he knows drives me crazy. Goosebumps scatter across my skin. Instinctively, without thinking, I lean in closer to him, wanting more of his delicious warmth.
He gently nibbles along the side of my neck, and it’s familiar and oh so good.
I need to snap out of this trance he so easily puts me under.
I shake my head to clear my mind.
“Gualtiero, you’ve completely lost your mind! I can’t stay here. I have a life back home. My family might be gone, but I have friends who will miss me. Rhia expected me home days ago. She will be worried sick! And then there’s my job, a job I love. They expect me to turn up. My work colleagues are relying on me… I can’t just disappear.
“Surely, they’ve reported me missing already. The police will be looking for me! And the trace will lead them right to you! This will never work. Just let me go! Let’s forget this ever happened!”
Tiero straightens up, and I feel like I can breathe again.
“Ella, Ella, Ella,” he mutters,shaking his head incredulously, his face hardening once more.
God, how can anyone keep up with his moods?
“Do you honestly think I’m such an amateur?! I wouldn’t have gotten to where I am today if I hadn’t planned my every step and executed it to perfection,adapting my strategies when needed and always staying one step ahead of my foes.”
Unease fills me. His little speech makes me wonder how long he’s planned this.
A tremor travels down my spine as a cold sweat covers my skin.
What has he done?
Chapter Eight
Ella
“Enlightenmethen,”Isay as bravely as I can. “How did you cover your tracks?”
Gualtiero smiles, and I want to slap him.
“You’ve told Rhia you decided to stay a while longer because you want to see where this thing between us is going,” Tiero explains. “Oh… and I’ve asked you to accompany me on a trip to Africa and you’ve agreed.”
Holy shit!
My face turns white. “She would never believe it.She knows me better than that,” I stammer. “It would be completely out of character for me.”
“Oh, but she has believed you. She’s been nothing but supportive and is encouraging for you to let loose and be more adventurous.”
“You’re lying,” I say, even though I’m sure Rhia would be my cheerleader. She’s always wanted me to be more spontaneous.
Tiero pulls out my phone from his pocket and hands it to me. “Have a look yourself.”
I give him a death stare and turn on my phone. It opens right up.
“How did you unlock my phone?” He just lifts an eyebrow.
