Chapter 613

Vaughn's expression stiffened for a moment before he spoke again, his voice catching faintly with age and emotion. "If things truly have to come to that point, then at least wait until I'm gone before you make your move."

"Lord Vaughn, I'm afraid you're giving me far too much credit," she replied with gentle composure. "The men of my family are gone, and everything I have now exists only because H