She thanked Charlotte softly before the woman left the room.
The moment the door closed behind her, Jacqueline slipped out of her dress and released a long, exhausted sigh. Her shoulders sagged as tension slowly drained from her body.
She made her way into the en-suite bathroom and shut the door firmly behind her.
After removing the rest of her undergarments, she adjusted the shower until the temperature felt just right. When the water warmed to her liking, she stepped beneath the stream and exhaled as it poured over her body. The steady cascade loosened the tightness in her muscles, washing away the strain of the long evening.
Her thoughts drifted immediately to Damien.
She had no idea what he would think about them staying here tonight. Aunt Sofia had arranged everything without giving her a chance to speak to him about it first.
Truthfully, Jacqueline didn't want to face him at all.
The man was exhausting.
