chapter nine

~KARLA~

“Home sweet home I guess" I heard Levi mutter as I glanced around his huge mansion. It wasn't as big as the castle outside but it was definitely much more beautiful and modernized on the inside but something was off, it felt… cold.

“You are the only one who stays here?" I questioned as I turned to him and he nodded.

“Yes. The cleaners and cooks come early in the morning and leave before I wake up so technically, I'm here all by myself" He murmured then flashed me a tight lipped smile which made me frown.

“Don't you get lonely?" He stared at me for a while then chuckled.

“Well I am used to loneliness since I've been alone for the most part of my life and now, I just find comfort in it. Come on, let's get you to bed" He murmured and tried pulling me towards the stairs but I stayed rooted to my spot, causing him to turn back to me with a confused look on his face.

“What is…" Before he could complete his sentence, I ran straight into his arms, wr