Chapter 25: Back for More

*MIRA’S POV*

I sat speechless, trying to find the words. UGH! Why hadn’t I just gone to bed?

Failing to think up an excuse, I decided to just be honest. I was tired of lying to him anyway.

“He brought me the wine,” I answered cooly.

Trae’s eyes went dark. “HOW?” he growled.

“I’d imagine he carried it,” I remarked, sarcastically.

“Don’t be coy, Mirianna…” he snapped. “How did he get to your room when there are strict orders to not allow any visitors?”

“Wait, how do you know my full name?” I wondered. “And more importantly, why are you keeping me locked up in a tower like some lame *ss princess movie if I am not your captor?”

A wave of wreckless anger fueled by mulberry wine began to kindle inside of me.

“Sage told me, but that is beside the point. Answer the question,” he hissed. “How did he get in your room?”

I let out a long breath, knowing the storm I was about to unleash. “Okay, okay! He may or may not have… climbed through my window…”