What is Aiden planning to do with me? Probably spank me—but with what? His hand? A cane? He won’t really hurt me, will he? I mean, the spanking was a little painful but not in a life-threatening kind of way. But he’s a vampire and they’re not usually known for their leniency. Barnes, the blind old servant—now I feel guilty for thinking he was creepy—brings a tray to my room at noon. It has creamy, mild goat cheese, some crisp wheat crackers, and a delicious assortment of fruit. There’s a white wine spritzer to go with it, which I gulp down though I usually don’t drink. But at this point I’ll take anything to calm my nerves. Hell, I wish I had spreadable valium to go on my crackers instead of cheese. Lunch is delicious but I really don’t have much of an appetite. My stomach is tied in knots by the pictures my brain keeps showing me. Pictures of me spread out naked while Aiden does whatever he wants to me. Goddess, I have got to get hold of myself! An hour after lunch I find my way to the pool.
