The sun beamed on my face as I turned over on my back. I was in the softest bed ever. My body relaxed into the silky sheets as my head rested on the smoothest pillow.

A door closed on my right, and I noticed Roman with just a towel wrapped around his waist.

I looked around realizing I was in his room. His dark, depressing, gloomy room. His curtains were opened and showed a row of houses, buildings, and a thick black gate surrounded it all. Snow slowly fell on the ground. I see some people walking the streets. It looked like a kingdom you'd see in the movies, it was beautiful, and I wanted to explore it. Is this what Dr. Krue meant by empire. Wow.

"You're up." He said as he dried his hair off with another towel.

"Yeah." I bit my lip at his appearance. His tattoos were more appealing on his dripping wet body and his muscles appeared more defined than before. He looked even sexier with his wet curly hair dripped over his forehead.

I needed to shower desperately. I felt gross and needed to get out of this lingerie.

"Is there a way I could shower?" I asked sitting up, still admiring his gorgeous body.

He walked into his closet and threw me a pair of clothes. It was some sweatpants and a hoodie. I guess I wasn't going to wear any panties or bra underneath. I knew these were probably going to be huge on me.

"Thanks." I ran a finger through my still matted up hair.

I needed to thank him for saving my life and about his doctor. Also, about when I'm going to be able to go home. It was a lot of things we needed to talk about.

I was still traumatized from last night. I thought I had the guts to kill a man who did me wrong, but I just couldn't. Roman shot him without hesitation. I honestly don't know if I should be afraid of him or not. I should be, he killed a man without a blink.

I took a deep breath. Fuck. Rae. She's probably worried sick about me.

"Is there a way I could talk to Rae? She's probably worried sick about me." I sat up, moving to the edge of the bed.

"She's been updated. And your phone is on the nightstand. I made one of my men collect it." He spoke smoothly.

He made sure Rae knew I was okay. This man.

"Thank you. Seriously thank you for everything you've done for me." I smiled as I stared at him through the mirror.

His beautiful green eyes met mine as he gave me a nod. He then started stepping closer to me, towering over me as our bodies touched. "You can't leave." He whispered. "You know that, right?"

I thought there could be a chance I could leave. But with my father coming after me, I knew I had no chance on my own. I know Roman can protect me. Even though I don't agree with the things he does. I still couldn't grasp the fact my father is after me, trying to kill me. I shivered and forced my tears back in.

I nodded slowly.

"Good." He ran his fingertips down my cheek. "Don't forget my promise though."

"Which is?" I raised a brow at him.

"You begging me to fuck you." He winked.

I hit him in the chest. "Roman!" I shook my head with a laugh.

He smirked at me as he walked into his closest. "You should eat something."

"I'm not hungry." I lied. I was honestly starving.

"Did I say you were? I said you should eat something. And care to tell me why you won't get looked at by Krue again? I mean she did save your life."

I looked away. Why did I feel embarrassed to tell him how his doctor was acting toward me and the racist things she said?

Was it because the things she said was true? The rich don't mix with the lower class. Neither does black and white. Hell, what am I even saying? That's a bunch of bullshit. If she still thinks like it's the 1800's then she needs some real help.

I shrugged. "I don't know."

"That's not an answer Blake." He yelled from his closet.

I bit my inner cheek.

"Because."

"Neither is that." He walked from his closet half dressed in a black suit, his usual. He looked hot. Just by the way his suit hugged his body made him look more attractive.

"She was mean." My voice cracked as I sounded immature. Mean? Really Blake.

He crossed his arms. "Blake."

By the sound of his voice, he sounded annoyed.

I took a deep breath. Here goes nothing. "She basically said I was an embarrassment to you. You are a successful white man and me, being just a stripper." I paused with a laugh. "I mean she's right huh. You have all this." I pointed around the room, indicating his 'empire'. "And I'm just some basic black girl who strips to pay off a fucking debt."

My face started feeling hot. And it wasn't from embarrassment.

"She'll be dealt with." He replied in a monotone voice. I couldn't tell what his emotions were right now. "After you shower, meet me downstairs."

I nodded. What does that even mean.

"She'll be dealt with." He repeated again but in a whisper.

I don't know what he's planning to do, but I hope it wasn't anything deadly. I agree that everyone has their opinions, but some should just be kept in the back of their head.

He stared at me for a long second. "You need to be checked out by one of my doctors daily at least Blake."

"Fine." I bit my lip.

He gave me one last glare and walked out the room, leaving me alone.

I grabbed my phone off the nightstand to see only a single text from Rae. I mean she was my only real friend beside some work friends. I never gave my number out to them or hang out with them outside of work. So, to see them not blowing my phone up was understandable. I'm sure Rae told them some story on why I haven't showed up to work.

The text read:

Thank God you're awake and safe. Call me asap. I love you! -Rae

God, I love her. I'll call her later on; I need to figure out what I'm supposed to be doing. I refuse to be stuck in a house all day.

I grabbed the hoodie and sweatpants and made my way to the bathroom.

After a long and refreshing shower, I put my hair in a messy bun. It was perfect but messy at the same time. A look I went for from time to time.

Roman's clothes were hanging off of me, but the manly scent of him lingered in my nose.

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