Rodolphus continued to stare at her over his own plate. She didn't understand why he was so fascinated by her, but judging by the way she saw his eyes dip below her collar, she could imagine. He'd been patient with her following their one attempt in the bedroom that did not end how he wished. She still couldn't believe she was able to reject his demands so easily. She would not tell him that she belonged to him ever again. That was a decision she made in the heat of the moment that she would stick by no matter what. Of course it was all too apparent that it would only be a matter of time before he tried to get her in his bed again. The predatory gaze of his eyes was all the proof anyone needed. Or, perhaps even worse than trying to renew their former amorous activities, he might slip her another potion. Whatever the potential risk was, she had to be ready to meet it head-on.