Chapter 7

Kate

"There's no doubt, Dante is not okay in the head." I hissed out as I soaked my wet hair with a towel. I had allowed him to touch me. The anticipation of him giving me pleasure. All he did was tease me. The worst of all was him telling me not to come to the poolside again. I was such a fool for falling into his trap. For allowing myself to get turned on.

"Kate, remember you're here for a mission, not to drool over Dante." I scolded myself, pointing at my reflection in the mirror. I changed into fresh clothes before settling in bed. Gina's call came through.

"I was just about to call you," I said, placing the phone to my ear.

"Are you sure? Or are you so busy drooling over Dante Romano that you don't have time for your best friend?" I rolled my eyes at her remarks.

"Excuse me. I have no time for that, please. If that's the reason why you're calling, I will hang up. I'm busy."

"You—" I ended the call before she could complete her statement. She's making it sound like my mission was