DESDEMONA

My breath hitched, staring at her sharp yet oddly elegant gaze, there was something about her presence that made my chest tighten. Her eyes, burning, rested on me, not missing a single move I made. It was as if she could read every unspoken thought inside me.

“Follow me,” she said sharply, her voice firm, and commanding, leaving no room for disapproval.

I nodded immediately, the sound barely leaving my throat. The air around her carried power, it wasn’t a request, it was an order.

I stepped out of the water, dripping water sliding down my body as the cold air bit my skin. Quickly, I picked up my...