Chapter 28: Spending The Night

“Don’t even think about turning around,” Florian said, as Violet sat on her bed facing the wall.

He was taking off his uniform to sleep in his underclothes. It was the best deal they could come up with, given what a tight space they were in.

“Trust me, not a problem,” Violet replied, legs crossed and hands holding her ankles. “Are you done yet?”

“What’s the rush? Do you miss my face already?”

Violet fought the desire to roll her eyes. “Yes, Florian, your incredible face is all that gets me through the day. Such beauty.”

“Knew it,” he chuckled.

She heard some rustling then the other bed creaked under his weight.

“Finished,” he said.

She turned, hanging her legs off the side of the bed. Florian was laying down, one arm behind his head, shirtless with his eyes closed. The sheets hung low to his waist. His brown hair gently framed his face. Violet raised her eyebrows—she had no idea he looked like that under the uniform.

“You done yet, Bellerose?”