In her sleep, Natalie turned over and did not sense Dante’s presence. Her eyes slowly opened. She looked around, searching for the man but not finding him.

 

“Where is he?” she mumbled as she rubbed her eyes. 

 

The clock was still showing midnight. Natalie felt the urge to pee and quickly got out of bed. She went to the bathroom and was shocked to see that Dante was shirtless and soaking in the bathtub. He immediately turned his head at her presence.

 

“Dante...”

 

Natalie stood slightly frozen. How could Dante suddenly be soaking in the middle of the night? Hadn’t he showered earlier?

 

“Get out of here!” Dante ordered flatly....