CHAPTER 18

Marcus’s POV

What the hell did she think she was doing?

I struggled to calm my ecstatic breathing as I left Lily’s room. I had to make sure she was comfortable enough, especially after what she had been through.

I had no idea I was to decide where she would stay. I had always hated having slaves around me, so I never bothered learning the rules binding them to their masters.

I walked into my chambers in no time. I had no other choice than to lodge her in my wing.

Of course, there were a host of choices. I just wanted her closer to me.

I sat on my table and undid a few buttons on my shirt. I sighed inaudibly as my mind went back to the kiss from earlier on.

“What in heaven's name was happening to me?” I murmured to myself. I was supposed to be staying away from her and not getting closer to her. But the more I tried to stay away, the closer I became to her.

The door creaked open and Winston came in. “Master Marcus.” He called. “You are already back.” He bowed slightly.

I nodded. “What