Chapter 97

As Elara spoke, she noticed the maid who had just been tending to Loretta sneaking glances at them from the corner.

She shot Sebastian a quick look. He caught it in his peripheral vision but didn't need to turn—he already knew what it meant.

"My family's always like this," Sebastian said lightly. "You'll get used to it. Next time, if it's inconvenient, you can just say no."

Elara shook her head. "