Chapter 46

~Charlotte

I stepped out of the bathroom, a cloud of steam trailing behind me. The soft, plush carpet of the master bedroom felt heavenly beneath my bare feet as I made my way towards the bed, ready to slip into a silken nightgown and finally allow myself to drift off into sleep.

But before I could reach the bed, I noticed a shadowy figure on the mattress. My heart skipped a beat as I squinted through the dimly-lit room, trying to make out who it was.

Adam.

My jaw clenched.

I stalked across the room, my bare feet making no sound on the plush carpet. "What are you doing in my room?" I hissed, my voice sharp with anger.

Adam turned, his face softening at the sight of me. "Charlotte," he murmured, reaching out to touch my hand.

I jerked my hand away, my eyes flashing with rage. "Don't touch me," I spat. "Not after everything you've done."

Adam recoiled, his expression falling. "I'm sorry, Charlotte," he said, his voice a ragged whisper.

Adam took a step back, his hands held up in a gestu