Chapter 7: Red eyes in the darkness

(POV: Lina)

Mmm, that smells so good, my mouth waters and something inside me comes alive. Sensing the smell, I open my eyes, and my stomach twists, causing me pain, followed by a loud growl.

"Looks like someone here hasn't eaten in a long time," he says with an almost invisible smile on his lips.

He is holding a tray with an incredible variety of food. I try with all my strength not to jump out of bed and attack the tray. When I look at him, I see that he is very well dressed in formal attire. He wears a light blue shirt, the sleeves are folded up to his elbows. Over it is a black suit, the tight pants accentuating his muscular thighs. How does this man manage to become even more handsome?

"Enjoying the view?" he asks.

I feel my cheeks warm up, and he chuckles, clearly pleased with himself. So conceited!

"I've seen better!" I try to disguise my embarrassment.

"That hurts," he pouts.

"The truth hurts!" I look into his eyes and wink.

"Ungrateful! I spent almost the entire morning prepa