**Rosalie’ POV
Lunch with Georgia and Vicky was lovely - being able to do the things I wanted to and not having to worry about following anyone’s orders was lovely.
However, the joy vanished as soon as I was by myself. My mind could not escape from the thoughts about Ethan.
How could he be so cold-hearted?
I didn’t know whether I would feel better or worse had he never shown me his gentleness. He gave me hope, but that made it worse. Never had anyone caused me so many emotions that I didn’t believe could co-exist - fear and pleasure, pain and… love.
The gentle ways he touched me showed me he cared, but he also acted as if the affection we had was nothing more than a business transaction.
Since the first day I met him, I was attracted to him. He saved me, he protected me, and he owned me. No matter what his decision was, I was foolishly and hopelessly in love with him… even if he wanted to take my life.
