Betrayed by Desire

Ale’s POV

I stepped out of the bathroom, a towel wrapped snugly around me, another clutched in my hand as I rubbed the damp from my hair. My head was tilted to the side, half-lost in the simple rhythm, until I saw him.

Rocco sat in the chair facing the bed, broad shoulders relaxed, owning the space with that effortless authority that always sent a chill down my spine. His gaze pinned me in pla