. . . ELEANOR I sat in the passenger seat, the city lights blurring past as we drove home. My thoughts were a chaotic whirl, fixated on Dante and the kiss we had shared. I couldn’t seem to focus on any other thing as my mind was consumed by Dante. The intensity of his touch, the warmth of his lips—it all left me feeling unsteady. I didn’t expect to be so affected by him, but now I couldn’t deny the emotions swirling within me. I had never have such a hard time with my own feelings. I was so engrossed in my own thoughts that i did not realize my home appearing. We pulled up to my house, and I got out of the car, still lost in my thoughts. I made my way inside of the mansion, dropping my purse on the way and took off my heels feeling comfortable quickly. I made my way to the ki

