Chapter 136

• With a deep sigh, I lean my forehead against his chest. “You are right. I’m still feeling so agitated that I don’t seem to be able to think clearly.”
• “It will be alright soon,” he whispers, pressing a kiss on top of my head.
• Looking back up at him, I pout, “He thinks you threatened me into going to the ball with you. I told him that it wasn’t like this, but he wouldn’t believe me. He is still convinced that you hurt me on our first night together because you took me by force. Can’t we do anything about it?”