Chapter 27: + - 27+
Caspian made it back to the bedroom without any incidents, quickly getting rid of all of his clothes to he could clean up.
The shower’s steam did help him feel better, and he went straight to bed afterwards.
Unfortunately, he had already taken a nap late in the morning so he couldn’t fall asleep again, stuck with his thoughts under the covers.
The fact that he would have dinner with Asher weighed heavily on his shoulders. In a way, the Mafia King being so tolerant only served to compound his problems.
Because if he had been caught on the first night, he would have known his fate instead of being several feet deep into a lie that wore him down.
Caspian couldn’t even bring himself to wear clothes, lying down in bed while wearing a robe, which was a terrible idea considering that Asher could walk in at any time.
The hours went by slow, a gentle breeze in the room although the curtains were drawn.
He must have dozed off because he woke up at sundown with a start, his robe slipping down a shoulder as he tried to figure out where he was.
It was clear he had slept too much if he woke up thinking he was still back in Moonstone, he sat up and just stared into the distance for a bit.
He knew he needed to get up and put some clothes on but he still sat for a bit longer. And because nothing ever went right for him, there was a knock on the door then.
Caspian started, holding his robes close, a look of trepidation on his face.