And the mess continued. Rose kept spiraling down this path of utter madness. She knew she ought to put an end to it all… but then, a mere look from Roman, a smirk, and she was completely helpless. She could only do exactly as he pleased. She had always thought of herself as a strong independent woman. But in his presence, she was the most submissive she had ever been. When opening up to Maria about him, she could only remain vague, even as she blushed deeply, “He’s good to me.” “I can see that from that damned glow, woman!” Maria let out teasingly, from where she sat on the opposite end of the table. “Are you saying I was dull before?” Rose raised an eyebrow at her best friend. “Hey, don’t go putting words in my mouth,” Maria shook her head negatively, her eyes widening almost comica

