#Chapter 27: Body As A Bargaining Chip

Aurora POV I pace the small bathroom while I wait. Fix my lipstick, try not to hyperventilate, fail at doing both. I know I messed up the plan. It was all supposed to be controlled, rehearsed, calculated just like we planned for. But sitting there for another second longer was impossible. It was either run or vomit in his lap in front of everyone and risk the wrath of not only Leonardo but my father too for embarrassing him. As much as I want to stick it to my father, I’m still in a precarious position with no way to protect myself. Even if Leonardo cared enough to stop my father from beating me at the table, none of that would matter once we were behind closed doors back at the Caruso family estate. I wince at myself in the mirror. Actually, that may still happen after running out like that… Suddenly, the door is pushed open. I jump at the sound of it, whirling around to face the entrance while backing up a little. The space is small and cramped, not meant for m