Apology in Bloom

Late at night, the doors of the Thorne Manor's living room remained open, surrounded by complete darkness. In the still and shadowy room, Dante's heavy breathing and Clara's trembling pleas were particularly clear.

"Dante, let me go!" Clara's lower back was pressed against the entryway shoe cabinet, trapped in Dante's embrace as he kissed her feverishly.

He had nearly succeeded in the car, and now