Book Two: Branch Eighty Two

Aletta knocked on the door and waited for a response. She heard a shuffle through the room and footsteps approaching the door. She strengthened her skirt with one hand and then her hair. She took a deep breath.

The door to the room clicked and then opened. She stepped inside and he closed the door. she walked more steps into the room when she felt a strong hand grip.

"Joshua!" she exclaimed.

"What? Is anyone going to see us here?" he asked mocking her.

"What if someone walks in on us?" she whispered.

"I locked the door already " he whispered into her ears and it sent shivers down her spine.

"You did?" she asked unable to hide the excitement in her voice.

"I did" he whispered again.

"Come on, have your breakfast" she said struggling out of his hands.

"I am not hungry," he said and held her back.

"What do you mean? You drank all night what do you mean you aren't hungry?" she asked him and he shrugged while still holding her tightly to himself.

"Have breakfast" She shrugged and was