Dallie surveyed the luxurious suite while Grégoire ordered room service. The sofa set, with leather upholstery in a rich blue color, complemented the curtains that covered the ceiling-to-floor windows. A minibar was positioned to their left, and a bedroom door to their right. The pastel blue on the walls enhanced an abstract painting, captivating Dallie’s attention. When she tilted her head to the right, it resembled a splashing wave against a stone cove. However, when she tilted her head the other way, it took on the appearance of a rapid, wide river rushing towards the ocean. She found it beautiful and fascinating.
“What is it about that painting that captivates you?”
Dallie heard Grégoire ask in a whisper. His breath brushed against her ear, almost causing her to shiver. She took a st
