Let’s go shopping.

Rose's POV

I let out a sigh. In spite of my love for books, my head was hurting at the sight of this one.

Another day was passing after learning the news. With Rael absent, I was more helpless than ever.

When had I started depending on him so much?

I couldn't find it in myself to go out unless it was within the mansion. My friends within the place we're occupied and didn't need me to bother them. As such the only refuge I had was within the library and my room.

Finally giving up, I rested the book onto the bedside, letting my head fall onto the pillow. Sleeping this late in the afternoon was probably not a good idea, but I hadn't had any bad dreams before I woke up, so maybe it wouldn't be so bad.

I slipped my eyes closed, trying to lull myself to sleep.

My eyes snapped open at the knocking sound. I quickly sat up on the bed, eager as to who was there.

There was only one answer to that. After all, they promised.

I expected the welcome that was to come, yet I was forcefully pushed out