Her hands shook as she handed it over . " Of course , signora , " she murmured , her voice barely above a whisper. " I ... I just remembered ... there's something urgent I need to attend to . " Before Delilah could respond , Mrs. Hayden spun on her heels and rushed out of the room , almost tripping over the doorframe in her haste . The door clicked shut behind her , leaving Delilah standing there , staring down at the black book now resting in her hands . For a long moment , Delilah wondered if Mrs. Hayden had actually read anything . The thought gnawed at her . 31.71 % 13 13 Chapter 19 240 voucher If the housekeeper had seen the contents - if she had read about the violent , bloody requests from some of Delilah's clients - would she report it to Marco ? And if Marco knew , would he tell her aunt , Mary ? The idea of that information being passed around unsettled her , but she quickly brushed the thought aside . She couldn't dwell on that now . Delilah tossed the book onto the bed , sighing as she did . It landed with a soft thud , barely making a sound against the plush comforter . She had other things to focus on . With a shake of her head , she moved to the luggage that still needed to be unpacked . Working quietly , she began organizing her things , neatly folding clothes and placing them in the dresser she had claimed as her own . She had already chosen her side of the bed , the one closest to the large window overlooking the estate . It felt right , somehow , to have her own little corner in this vast , intimidating mansion . Her side , her space . 47.26 % 13.130 Chapter 19 Delilah had barely unpacked and made the space her own when the exhaustion of the day began to catch up with her . The soft sheets , cool against her skin , lulled her into a half - dreaming state . 2009chers She had just started drifting off when the sound of the door creaking open pulled her back . Her eyes flashed open , instinctively alert , her gaze landing on the silhouette of long legs moving into the room . " I was very quiet , " Marco's voice came through , low and calm , as if he hadn't meant to wake her. Delilah , still on edge from being outside the familiarity of her apartment , turned to the other side of the bed , not acknowledging his comment . The room had grown quieter , and that's when she realized it was raining softly outside . The sound of the raindrops tapping against the window sent a shiver down her spine . She hated the rain . 62 25 % 13 13 Chapter 19 She hadn't liked it for five years now - ever since that night . The memories it stirred were ones she'd long fought to forget . The mattress dipped beside her , a slight sinking feeling telling her that Marco had settled in next to her . She could feel the heat of him , even though there was a small gap between their bodies . 258 Voucher The warmth radiated toward her , an unmistakable presence , making it feel as though he was much closer than he actually was . Curious , Delilah shifted and turned toward his side of the bed , only to find him already staring at her , wearing a pair of dark , sleek pajamas . They fit him perfectly , accentuating his toned body even in their simplicity . " Who says he's not handsome even in those ? " she thought to herself , noting how the relaxed fit still managed to make him look impossibly attractive . He somehow looked even more handsome when dressed down , which she quickly brushed off with a shake of her head . Unbeknownst to her , Marco's thoughts mirrored hers . 75 679 13 13 0 Chapter 19 280 Wouchers His eyes roamed over Delilah , taking in how the soft , silky fabric of her nightgown clung to her curves , hinting at the skin underneath . The nightgown had a subtle transparency to it , just enough to tease but not reveal too much , and the elegant neckline framed her face beautifully He swallowed , his thoughts veering toward her beauty , not just physically , but the strength he saw in her every day . Yet as his eyes trailed along the curve of her body , he couldn't help but feel the desire to reach out , to explore the softness of her skin , to pull her close . 13130