Gaius stood in the shadows, his eyes fixated on the delicate figure of Aurelia as she passed through the peristyle. His heart tightened with jealousy as he observed the secretive air about her, the way she glanced over her shoulder and the hushed whispers that escaped her lips when she thought no one was listening. He had been increasingly suspicious of her actions these past few weeks, and it was beginning to gnaw at the edges of his well-crafted facade.
"Where are you going, my sweet," he murmured under his breath, his voice a mix of possessiveness and desire. Gaius knew that their impending marriage was meant to seal their families' alliance, but he could not help himself from wanting more than just a dutiful wife in Aurelia. There was something about her spirit, her intellect, and her beauty which had made him hunger for her love as well.
Aurelia slipped out of the house, her sandals tapping softly against the stone pavement. Gaius hesitated for a moment, torn between his pride and his need to know what was driving her to such secrecy. With a soft curse, he followed her, keeping to the shadows and using his knowledge of the city's layout to avoid detection.
As they wound through the streets of Rome, Gaius felt an unfamiliar sensation creeping up his spine – anticipation. He was used to being in control, able to predict every move of his enemies and allies alike. But Aurelia was different; she was a wild card, a source of chaos that kept him off balance and strangely intrigued.
"Who are you meeting, Aurelia?" Gaius wondered aloud as they entered a quieter part of the city, away from the bustling markets and crowded streets. "Could it be someone who has captured your heart, or perhaps a political rival seeking to use you against your family?"
His hands clenched into fists as he considered the possibilities, each one more infuriating and worrisome than the last. He could not allow anyone to take her away from him – not after everything they had been through together, and not when their union was so crucial to his own ambitions.
"Wherever you are going, I will find out," Gaius vowed, his voice a low growl as he continued to follow Aurelia's retreating figure. He would not rest until he uncovered the truth of her actions, no matter the consequences it may bring.
ESTÁS LEYENDO
Love Among the Ruins
Ficción histórica"Love Among the Ruins" is a gripping and passionate historical romance set against the backdrop of ancient Rome's decline. In a world filled with political intrigue, societal constraints, and the impending collapse of the Roman Empire, the novel wea...
