Chapter 106 The Longest Wait

Oriana moved closer, her voice softening. "My lord, what's wrong?"

Gideon didn't even lift his eyes from his book. "Nothing."

"Are you hungry?" she tried again.

"No."

"Do you want to play chess tonight?" Her eyes shone with hope.

He paused, then shook his head. "Not tonight."

Oriana blinked, feeling a strange distance in his manner.

"Your Grace, the carriage is ready," a servant announced from the