Sienna stood in Lemiel's room, the weight of their exchange lingering in the air. The crimson intensity of his eyes held her in place, his silent gaze cutting through the tension like a blade.
She expected a sharp retort from him, but what she received was a brief command.
"Prepare my bath and stay here."
Without waiting for a reply, Lemiel turned and left the room, leaving Sienna with shallow breaths and weak knees. She took a moment to compose herself before heading to the bathroom to carry out his request.
The water ran, filling the room with the sound of cascading droplets.
Meanwhile, once Lemiel had stepped out of the room, using his vampire speed, he seemed to vanish from the hallway as he left with impatience.
