Chapter 52

We made it back in good time even without Aleksei’s manic driving and the both of us headed up into the penthouse. I put my finger on the pad and allowed it to scan me before the door unlocked. Leaving the door open for Lec, I threw my jacket on the counter and kicked off my shoes.

“Rosaria…”

“I’m going to take a shower and then make dinner.”

I disappeared into my room, tossing the pictures onto my bed before slamming shut the bathroom door. Everything came off as I stepped into the shower. Putting my head into the stream of water, I let it run down my face. It forced me to hold my breath as the water ran down my face.

Pulling my face out of the water, I took a gasping breath. My mind felt better. I didn’t really know what I was going to do or how I felt but at the very least I felt a little clearer. My heart pounded in my chest and I pressed my hand against my ribs. I’d need to face Marek at some point. He was my husband. Just that single thought made my face turn red now. Scrubbing m