Awakening Doubts

Tess apologized. Derek pretended to be sad and sighed, holding Tess's hand.

"Tessa, you must remember that I will never hurt you. Don't trust a stranger and doubt me, okay?"

Derek's voice was soft and magical, making Tess unable to help but listen to him.

"I understand, Derek." Tess lowered her gaze, not knowing how to describe her feelings.

Her doubts disappeared under Derek's hypnotic conversati