Chapter 51 FORGIVENESS

• When Cassandra opened her eyes again, it was morning. The room was still dark, but the sun rays streamed in from the dark curtains, she turned to the other part of the bed and found it empty. The memory of last night replayed in her head again. She hadn't meant to burst out like that in front of Eros last night, but the whole feeling had overwhelmed her, and she couldn't control herself. Eros had surprised her when he had wrapped his arm securely around her and held her tightly, rocking her to sleep.
• She was half asleep when she heard him on the phone telling someone he won't be able to go to the dinner party and she felt really bad about that. She felt when he slowly laid her on the bed and when he drew the blanket up to her chin, she had surprised both of them by grabbing his wrist and pleading with him to stay with her. He had looked uncertain for a moment, but he had climbed in behind her. Having Eros lie behind her with his arm wrapped securely around her was a slight relief. Even though he had been her tormentor and she was still skeptical about his attitude towards her, something about him calmed her nerves last night.
• Eros had almost killed her on different occasions and had made it so clear that all he wanted from her was sex, she shouldn't be comfortable with him around, but instead of being scared and uncomfortable, she felt calm as he held her, she felt safe, she felt relaxed in a way she couldn't even comprehend. His recent behavior towards her was already dimming the resentment and uncertainty she felt toward him.