Chapter 31

Jules is a gentleman.

He helped me get the grass out of my hair and right my gown, all the while not being able to keep his hands off me. He had to be touching me even if it were just holding my hand and bringing it to his mouth.

The way he looks at me makes my chest tighten.

The dread still looms over me.

I am still on a body high as we ride together down his long drive until a massive mansion comes into view after the trees break away. Everything here is so lush, and I can smell water.

"Jules," I breathe.

The property is amazing; it looks like large English Manor, but more industrial with it's pumping wheels and gears on the side, it's an obvious source of power here. There is a large circular stone driveway that we ride up to, and I can see the cliff on the right side of the mansion.

"What's that sound?"

"Solace Waterfalls."

My mouth drops open. "Your house is right next to a waterfall? Where does that water come from?"