Chapter 7

Dane forcefully carried me into the room, gently placing me on the couch.

He knelt before me with an almost reverent air, burying his head on my knees.

"Melody, why are you avoiding me?"

"Do you know how hard it's been for me to find you?"

Two trails of moisture soaked my pants, leaving a warm, damp sensation.

The esteemed young master of the Langdon family, Dane, the world-renowned explorer,

was sobbing uncontrollably against my legs.

I coldly pushed his head away, feeling a twinge of regret for my dry-clean-only silk pants.

Dane, like a child, clung to my legs, refusing to let go.

"Melody, please forgive me?"

"I know I was wrong. I'll spend my entire life making it up to you."

I turned my head away, speaking dispassionately:

"You know I'm a neat freak. Once something's dirty, I don't want it anymore."

He suddenly released me, frantically stripping off his own clothes, crying hysterically.

"It's not dirty! I've cleaned myself thoroughly!"