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I collapse on top of her and grin. “Still feel bad?” I murmur, breathless.
“Uh…” she sighs.
Chapter 21 - Anastasia
I can’t help the dreamy smile that’s plastered on my face. Luigi is amazing, and I know it’s a bad idea to get involved with him, but when he touches me, I feel like a thousand sparks of electricity shoot from my body.
We shared a kiss when we reached the house. I think about it as I become more aware of where I am, which is my father’s domain, and I move silently through the back from the beach to the house.
As I walk in, the kitchen light flicks on, and I jump. My father is sitting there, drinking a whiskey.
“What were you doing out on the beach this late?” he asks, raising an eyebrow at me.
I keep my face as straight as possible. “I couldn’t sleep. I wanted some fresh air.”
“I told you not to leave without a guard. Make sure it doesn’t happen again.” He stands up, and I step forward, my head held high.
“You’d be surprised to learn I can take of myself,” I say defiantly.
“Ana,” he sighs as he walks to the doorway, “if you really want a chance to lead this family, the first thing you need to do is grow up and learn to play by the rules.”
“I thought the whole point of being this powerful was that we make the rules,” I scoff.
“Do you even see how childish you are? Go to bed. No more night-time wanderings.” He leaves, and I shiver slightly. The joy and ecstasy I felt in Luigi’s arms are gone, replaced by the longing for a father who understands me.
I go back to my room and shower, getting into bed and curling up, thinking about the little smirk of the man-child.
I wake up and sigh. My body isn’t aching as much as it did the first time.
I wake up to the sound of knocking on my door. “Up Ana, you must go shopping with Tori for tonight.”
I groan. “I’ll be out now.”
I hear his footsteps recede, and I slump off to the shower.
Shopping with Tori is fun, as usual, and very casual, but today we spend the whole day out instead of just a few hours. My little brother is running Tori off her feet while I have to message Luigi and tell him we can’t meet like normal. I also mention that I can’t wait for tonight for our plan to come together.
We take Roman for ice cream, and on the way home, he falls asleep. I’m surprised but appreciate the quiet.
“You okay?” Tori asks, glancing at me.
“I’m fine. Why?” I ask, looking back at her.
She shrugs her shoulders, shifting Roman in her arms as she does so. “You haven’t spoken much today.”
“I’m just exhausted,” I say with a small smile.
“Well, we’re running late, and you know your father is going to moan, so best we get ready quick,” she grins as we pull into the property.
The staff meet us by the car and help us carry our things inside. I take my bags to my room and immediately start getting ready.
I wear a gown, but it won’t be for long, I had packed appropriate clothes for the street party and had slipped it into Luigi’s vehicle. After fixing my hair and makeup, I grab my purse and walk out of my room.
My father and Tori are standing in the front room with Roman, waiting for me. My father looks at me, and there’s something in his eyes. He looks like he’s mad at me.
I get distracted when I hear a car pull up outside. It’s most likely Luigi. He comes to the front door and knocks.
“Enter,” my father says coldly.
