Chapter 252

Her mind went blank, and her cheeks turned so red it looked like she could bleed from them. "Let's just... go back." She tugged on Conrad's hand, ready to bolt. But he grabbed her back with one swift move, leaned close to her flushed ear, and spoke with a low, raspy voice. "If it's Mr. Hilliard's arrangement, it'd be rude not to stay." "Besides, I kinda like this place." With that, he led her toward the bedroom. Calliope could practically hear her own heartbeat pounding-of course he thought it was nice. This whole setup was basically a man's ultimate dream. Especially when that bedroom door swung open- She immediately glanced away, like the sight physically hurt her eyes. A massive waterbed in the center, rose petals laid out in tangled heart shapes, a small side table holding silk blindfolds, teasing feathers, and several mysterious-looking oils... Even the nightstand had two swans with their necks entwined, looking way too cozy. "Conrad!" she panicked, gripping his arm, "This feels l