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01:33At the long marble table, a father and son were locked in a standoff. The Lord held a bowl and
01:39a spoon, his face tired. The boy pressed his lips shut and glared up at his father like a tiny
01:44soldier holding the line. Neither moved. Finally, the Lord sighed and set the spoon down.
01:49One bite. One small bite. Is that really too much?
01:55The butler stepped forward.
01:56Sir, another applicate. She's a human but looks decent.
02:29The man turned.
02:35Name.
02:36I figured he'd come straight from his business.
02:38Handling traitors. Tearing enemies apart. And now he'd been defeated by a toddler. Feeding the kid was probably harder than
02:45running his empire.
02:46Aria Bennett.
02:47A barely there nod. He held out the plate.
02:51Try.
03:17Stepmoms. Fine. I had to do my best. I scanned the room and clocked it instantly. Toy figures everywhere. Little
03:24wolves, lions, and most of all dragons. I chose a flame guard dragon and a lion and placed them at
03:29the child's feet. Then I picked up the spoon.
03:33A baby dragon.
03:33Don't worry, I'm not feeding you. I'm feeding the flame guard. Open up, big guy. Gotta eat if you want
03:39to guard your people.
03:41A baby dragon who won't eat stays skinny. How can he protect his clan? Oh, the lion wants his carrots.
03:47Good call. Now the lion is stronger than the dragon.
03:50The boy watched, half hidden, lips parting, smacking his mouth a little. I pretended not to see. His nose started
03:57turning pink like he was about to cry.
03:59Wait. Is that a baby dragon over there? Flame guard? Can you share with him? He has to eat too
04:05if he's gonna grow up strong.
04:06The boy nodded furiously. He took the spoon with his lips before I could reach him. He ate several mouthfuls.
04:12Then he glared at me.
04:14Why won't you give me meat? You scared I'll get stronger than the dragon lord, bad lady.
04:19I glanced at the couch. Caius Draven's mouth curved. A small, real smile.
04:26Approving.
04:29I moved into the penthouse that night. There were three floors. I got the second floor with Milo. Caius had
04:35the whole third floor to himself.
04:37The butler walked me to my room and gave me one last warning.
04:40You do not go up to the third floor. Ever.
04:42His voice dropped.
04:43The last cat girl who tried sneaking into the boss's bed got her tail snapped and was tossed off the
04:48roof.
04:48I nodded so hard I almost gave myself whiplash.
04:51Won't happen. You have my word.
04:52Strong fathers raised strong sons. Milo was only four and slept in his own bed without a fuss. That made
04:59my job easier.
05:00I just changed into the silk pajamas from the closet. The knock made me jump.
05:05Come down. Let's talk.
05:08Caius was on the couch in the great room. Long legs crossed. Whiskey in his hand.
05:13I sat across from him on the other couch. Hands in my lap. Knees together. Like a job interview.
05:18You're good with kids. You have one of your own.
05:23No.
05:25I helped raise my ex's nephew for two years.
05:27My ex belonged to the Wrens. A newly risen Fox family in the upper city.
05:31Back then, his mother decided I, a low-born human, was unfit to be seen in public up there.
05:36They ordered me to quit the job I had found myself and called it generosity.
05:40Then, after I did, they said I was lazy with nothing to do.
05:43So, they fired the nanny and dumped his sister's spoiled brat on me. More free servant than mate.
05:49Caius nodded. He touched his earring and a holographic screen appeared.
05:53File says you're divorced.
05:56Yes.
05:58Reason?
05:59A human girl like me wasn't worthy of a noble upper city Fox family, I guess.
06:03Only a coward would say that.
06:05You saw the ad.
06:06I'm hiring a mother for Milo.
06:08Not a date for myself.
06:10Some rogue shifters terrified him when he was little.
06:13He's been insecure ever since.
06:15Hates leaving the home.
06:17Has never had a single friend.
06:19I work long hours.
06:21I need someone with patience.
06:23Someone who'll stay.
06:25His gaze settled on me.
06:28There'll be a prenup.
06:30Everything stays separate.
06:33Especially in bed.
06:37Marriage in the rich upper city was a contract before it was anything else.
06:41Mine with Lucian had been for love.
06:43But because of the gap between our families, I'd signed one with him too.
06:46When the love ran out, I walked away with nothing.
06:49Not even my ring.
06:50Let alone a powerful beast house like the Draven's.
06:53They'd only be more careful.
06:54I understand.
06:57Honestly, if you just need someone in the house, we don't have to make it legal.
07:01I'm fine without the paperwork.
07:03Marriage is for Milo.
07:05He needs the most stable mother I can give him.
07:06And marriage?
07:07And marriage is the strongest contract there is.
07:10It made sense.
07:11I understand.
07:12Don't worry.
07:14You'll get $100,000 a month for expenses.
07:16And a legal identity in Upper City.
07:18This was the part I cared about.
07:20I'd been burned before.
07:21Mr. Draven.
07:23If we ever divorce, do I keep the money you've given me?
07:27Of course.
07:28If it's yours, then I'm all okay with it.
07:30As for sex...
07:31I knew some beastmen had an insatiable sex drive.
07:34I kept my head down, not daring to look at him.
07:37I don't need anything from you, though.
07:41That's fine.
07:42Neither do I.
07:43So, three days after I signed divorce papers, I got married again.
07:47No ceremony.
07:48No guests.
07:49Same as my first wedding.
07:50The butler added an extra dish to dinner.
07:52I thought that was the celebration.
07:54But then, Caius slid a signet ring across the table.
07:57A Draven house ring.
07:58A key to the power of the entire Upper City.
08:01That's not necessary.
08:05Lucian never even gave me his family ring.
08:08For Milo's sake.
08:09Then I understood.
08:10The kid needed the illusion of a family.
08:12I went quiet and finally took it.
08:15I'll keep it safe.
08:15That night, I'd just gotten into bed when the door creaked open.
08:19Milo stood in the doorway.
08:20Bare feet.
08:21Hair sticking up.
08:22Fidgeting with his dinosaur pajamas.
08:24What's up, kiddo?
08:25Aria?
08:26Can you read me a bedtime story?
08:30What?
08:31I'll get my dad to pay you extra.
08:33If you don't want to, forget it.
08:38Come here.
08:39I held the covers open.
08:40He scrambled in like he'd been waiting for it all day.
08:45Halfway through the story, he was out cold against my shoulder.
08:48Next morning at breakfast, Caius' eyes widened when the butler told him Milo had slept in my bed.
08:54Aria, that was above and beyond.
08:56I'll add another 50,000 a month.
08:59Mr. Draven, that's way too much.
09:02It was, by a lot.
09:03I'd given far more than this in my last marriage.
09:06Yet when the divorce was finalized, I could not even afford an hotel.
09:09During the day, I babysat his nephew.
09:11At night, I cooked for my husband.
09:13After satisfying his excessive desires at night, I still had to wake up at five to clean the house and
09:18make breakfast.
09:19His mother judged.
09:20We could hire someone, but Aria just sits around all day.
09:23Wouldn't be fair.
09:24And on the day of the divorce, his sister told the lawyer I'd been
09:27living off them for three years.
09:31Mr. Draven, it's really too much.
09:33I like Milo.
09:34He's a sweet kid.
09:36Reading him a book is nothing.
09:38As I said it, Milo came over and grabbed my fingers with his small, warm hand.
09:45Milo looked up at me with those big, round eyes.
09:48He was actually moved.
09:49You don't know.
09:50The women before you only cared about impressing me.
09:54They ignored him.
09:57Fifty thousand.
09:58That's the new number.
10:00Not negotiable.
10:01I gave up and thanked him.
10:02From that day on, Milo was my shadow.
10:04Caius was buried in his syndicate.
10:06The gene deals, the arms, the blood.
10:07The huge tower was usually just the two of us.
10:10I did my best to play with him and make him happy every day.
10:12Until the day I had a follow-up at the clinic.
10:14The butler had warned me.
10:15Milo couldn't leave the tower.
10:17Outside set off panic attacks.
10:20Hey, babe.
10:22Wait for me at home.
10:24I'll be back in an hour.
10:25He grabbed my hand and wouldn't let go.
10:27Didn't say a word.
10:27Just looked at me with those dark, sad eyes.
10:30The butler sighed.
10:30He's scared you won't come back.
10:32His mother left him exactly like that.
10:34I'm coming back.
10:35I'll see the doctor and come right home.
10:38You play here, okay?
10:39I was still mid-sentence when he climbed into the backseat of the car.
10:42The butler tried not to hope.
10:45Master Milo.
10:47You're going to the clinic with Miss Bennett?
10:52Thank God.
10:54He's finally willing to leave the tower.
10:59Your depression's improving.
11:01Keep it slow.
11:02Stay relaxed.
11:03I took the script and the meds and left.
11:05Milo was waiting in the lobby with his little dragon toy.
11:09Aria, are you sick?
11:11A little, kiddo.
11:12I used to skip meals a lot, so I got sick.
11:15Promise me you'll never let yourself get like that.
11:17Does it hurt?
11:18If it hurts, I can give you candy?
11:20He pulled a piece of candy from his pocket and pressed it into my palm.
11:24Daddy told me candy makes you forget.
11:26My tears fell without warning.
11:28In the Wren house, I'd cry, and they'd call it dramatic.
11:31Lower city girl.
11:33Can't handle the lifestyle.
11:35A human is just too weak.
11:37I told Lucian I had depression.
11:38You were making it up to ruin my mood.
11:41Stop faking it for attention.
11:43The nephew I'd raised for two years called me ugly and grasping on divorce day.
11:47And here was this four-year-old beast heir handing me his last piece of candy.
11:51I scooped him up and held him tight.
11:53So small, so warm.
11:55He patted my back with one tiny hand.
11:57Aria, I'm going to eat every meal so I can grow up and protect you.
12:02I laughed through tears.
12:03You'd better grow fast, babe.
12:05When we walked out of the clinic, a blacked-out limo idled at the curb.
12:08Caius leaned against it.
12:10Charcoal suit, hands in his pockets.
12:12Everyone stared.
12:12I walked over with Milo's hand in mine.
12:16Mr. Dreyfenn, why are you here?
12:21He scooped his son into his arms.
12:23Seeing how calm the boy was, his eyes suddenly reddened.
12:26His voice turned rough with feeling.
12:28The butler called, said Milo went out with you.
12:31I had to see it.
12:31Milo reached for my hand from his father's arms.
12:33As long as I'm with Aira, you can stop worrying.
12:36Caius looked at me for a long moment, then nodded.
12:40I know.
12:40That night, he tried to raise my pay again.
12:42This time, a black card.
12:44I refused so hard that he laughed.
12:48Aria, there must be something you want.
12:50I thought about it.
12:51Could you help me find a used car?
12:525,000 or under?
12:54So I can take Milo out without depending on the driver.
12:57Pick anything from the garage?
13:00The cheapest car in your garage is a quarter million.
13:02I wouldn't dare drive it.
13:04He considered it.
13:05Fine.
13:05Next morning, an old, beat-up sedan was parked beside his hover limo.
13:09He also flew in a psychiatrist.
13:11A big name from the western districts.
13:13Same diagnosis as the clinic.
13:15But this time, my meds were upgraded to the brand I'd never been able to afford.
13:18On the way out, the doctor told Caius.
13:21Your wife needs company.
13:22Family.
13:23Don't push her too hard.
13:25Caius' face was serious.
13:26I'll remember that.
13:27The next day, I drove Milo out with me.
13:29He'd always been insecure.
13:30Had barely seen the outside world.
13:32Now, I wanted to show it to him.
13:34First, the amusement park.
13:36He grabbed my hand and dragged me to take pictures with the dragon mascot.
13:39Then I took him to the open market.
13:41He'd never been to a market in his life.
13:43He trailed behind me, holding a live lobster in a plastic bag.
13:46His perfect little face frozen in horror.
13:49Aria!
13:50I don't want to hold this!
13:51My hands are full, Milo.
13:53Just a few steps.
13:54Fine.
13:55One time only.
13:57And no more lobster.
13:59I was hiding a smile when I heard the voice from the parking lot.
14:03Aria!
14:06It was Lucian, my ex-husband.
14:11He was in a crisp brown suit, the tips of his fox ears catching the light.
14:15Like he'd stepped off a feed cover.
14:17It had been five weeks since the divorce.
14:19My stomach nodded on sight.
14:21Lucian and I met in university.
14:22I was the only Lower City girl admitted on the scholarship.
14:26But he came from one of those new money gene tech families.
14:28Fox shifters were naturally striking.
14:31And he was the most romantic and wealthy of them.
14:34He'd ignored every objection from his family to put a ring on me.
14:38At our wedding, he promised to protect me for life.
14:40But I should have known how obsessed gene mod families were with hierarchy.
14:45Then he took over Wren Holdings.
14:46He started finding fault with everything.
14:49He wanted me to quit my job.
14:50Take care of his parents.
14:52Take care of his sister's kid.
14:53Cook.
14:54Laundry.
14:55Cleaning.
14:56I did all of it.
14:57Because I loved him.
14:58Because my own family had never loved me.
15:00And I didn't know any better.
15:01Until one day I caught him in a private club with a fox girl in his lap.
15:05They were kissing.
15:07My whole world shattered.
15:13I cried.
15:14I screamed.
15:16Swear it would stop what successful man doesn't have side action.
15:19Lucian said I'd been spoiled rotten.
15:21He blocked my number.
15:23Stopped coming home.
15:24My depression cratered.
15:26I filed for divorce.
15:28He thought it was a bluff.
15:30His family told him, don't let her win.
15:32He had his lawyer draft the papers.
15:34Signed in seven seconds.
15:35I walked out with nothing.
15:37Four years dating.
15:39Three years married.
15:40Done.
15:40Now he strolled toward me.
15:42Eyes sliding from the grocery bag in my arm.
15:44To the kid behind me.
15:45To the old car in the lot.
15:46Aria.
15:46Elite degree.
15:47And here you are playing nanny?
15:49What were you thinking?
15:50Not your business.
15:52Aria.
15:53Try to understand.
15:54The day you married into the Wren house.
15:56You became the Wren name.
15:58Lucian.
15:59We're divorced.
16:01I have nothing to do with your family anymore.
16:03Even divorced, you're my ex-mate.
16:04People still bring me up when they talk about you.
16:06Stop embarrassing me.
16:08Use your head for one.
16:09Stop being so emotional.
16:11I couldn't listen anymore.
16:12I didn't want that voice in Milo's ears.
16:15Aria.
16:15I bet your life in the Lower City wasn't good.
16:17Admit you were wrong.
16:19And apologize.
16:20I'll think about taking you back.
16:22The girls outside the marriage were nothing.
16:23I haven't replaced you.
16:24The seat's still open.
16:25Just swallow your pride.
16:27Apologize to my mother and my sister and I'll-
16:28Don't bother holding it.
16:30Give the seat to someone else, Lucian.
16:31I'm not interested.
16:35On the drive home, a new number called.
16:38Mason, the nephew I'd raised for two years.
16:42Hey, Mass.
16:42Aria, you stupid human loser.
16:46My mom wants to talk to you.
16:48My throat closed.
16:49Aria, Lucian tells me you're working as a nanny.
16:51Have you ever thought about anyone but yourself?
16:54You're slapping Lucian's face.
16:56You're slapping the Wren name.
16:57What does that look like to people?
16:58I always said it.
16:59You'll never rise above your roots.
17:01Trash dressed in silk.
17:03I hung up, blocked her, pulled over.
17:06I crashed onto the wheel and bawled.
17:09I cried until I was so empty I felt nothing.
17:13Aria, here.
17:15Tissue.
17:16I'm sorry, sweetheart.
17:17Did I scare you?
17:19Aria, I'm not scared.
17:20You can cry as long as you want.
17:22I'll wait.
17:23Adults crying isn't shameful.
17:25I won't laugh.
17:26Thanks, my little gentleman.
17:27I'm done crying.
17:28Let's go home.
17:31I went to bed early that night.
17:33Didn't feel up to dinner.
17:35Then a knock.
17:37Aria, can I come in?
17:39Caius, come in.
17:40He was in a tight white tank top.
17:42The dragon mark standing out even more.
17:44Dark hair loose over his forehead.
17:46Whiskey in his hand.
17:47Looser than I'd ever seen him.
17:49His gaze flicked to my wet collarbone.
17:51Then snapped to the wall like he'd been caught.
17:53His tail shifted once against the floor.
17:55The clothes in your closet.
17:58You never wear any of them.
18:01They're too nice.
18:01I'm not used to it.
18:03I'd learned one thing in the Wren marriage.
18:05Don't force yourself into a world that isn't yours.
18:07In the upper city, a human who climbed too high only fell harder.
18:11Not your style?
18:13I'll have the designer come fit you for new ones.
18:15No, no.
18:15Mr. Draven.
18:17I'm in the tower all day with Milo.
18:18Nowhere to wear that kind of thing.
18:20Truly.
18:20I heard you saw your ex today.
18:23Wren, isn't it?
18:24Wren Hondings?
18:26I froze.
18:28Milo had snitched.
18:29I pressed my lips together.
18:31Yes.
18:32That Wren.
18:32Old news.
18:33He read my face and changed lanes.
18:35Arya, since you came, Milo's been a different child.
18:40Thank you.
18:41I shifted.
18:41Uncomfortable.
18:42You pay me very well.
18:43It's what I'm here for.
18:44Arya.
18:45Ask me for anything.
18:47I can probably make it happen.
18:48Mr. Draven.
18:49I don't need anything.
18:52I'll say it again.
18:53I'm the ruler of the whole Beast family.
18:56If you want, I can make sure he never speaks again by tomorrow.
18:59Without warning, he tucked a strand of hair behind my ear.
19:02Did I scare you?
19:03I shook my head.
19:04His hand slid down from my cheek.
19:07He gave a small nod, then walked out.
19:12For the next two weeks, Kaya started coming home early.
19:15Dinner with Milo and me.
19:17Sometimes board games after.
19:18Sometimes a film.
19:19A man behind the whole Upper City didn't change his schedule for no reason.
19:23I started to worry.
19:24Was the Draven Empire on fire?
19:26Not that I cared about him.
19:27I just really cared about my 150 grand a month.
19:31Mr. Draven.
19:32You don't have to keep coming home this early.
19:38Milo has me.
19:39If you've got business, take it.
19:41Kaya's picked up a red toy block.
19:44Voice perfectly neutral.
19:45The psychiatrist said you need family.
19:48Milo and I are your family now.
19:50We have responsibilities.
19:52Since when are we family?
19:54I wanted to say.
19:55I didn't.
19:56Honestly, Milo's enough.
19:57The doctor said my improvement is mostly thanks to him.
20:00Kaya's looked up and rubbed his chin.
20:02Something flickered behind his eyes.
20:04I couldn't read it.
20:05I grabbed Milo's hand and stood.
20:08Come on, buddy.
20:09Story time.
20:10Daddy still has work.
20:11Milo trotted along, then shot his father a glare over his shoulder.
20:15A glare that almost said, you blew it.
20:18Aria.
20:18Kaya's voice, stopping me at the door.
20:23Yes.
20:24His ears were faintly pink.
20:25He cleared his throat.
20:26Tomorrow night, there's an event.
20:29Plus sun's required.
20:33Would you come with me?
20:37Me?
20:37You.
20:38I don't have time to find someone else.
20:40I'll pay you an appearance fee.
20:42A man like him couldn't find a date in 24 hours?
20:46I didn't overthink it.
20:47There was money on the table.
20:48Sure.
20:49Yes.
20:53I don't know the social rules in your world, though.
20:55I don't want to embarrass you.
20:56Friends were a moneyed house, too.
20:58But Lucian never took me to anything, because his mother said,
21:01she doesn't know how to act in Upper City.
21:03Don't let her embarrass us.
21:06Kaya's brow eased.
21:08Stand next to me.
21:10That's all.
21:11If you want, I can make the gossip shut up for good.
21:13The butler chimed in, beaming.
21:15Miss Bennett, you don't need to know the rules.
21:18The overlord is the rules.
21:20Hard to argue with that.
21:21The next afternoon, a design team showed up at the tower.
21:24Hair.
21:25Makeup.
21:26Dress.
21:27Jewelry.
21:27They huddled and debated each detail for 20 minutes at a stretch.
21:31By the time Kaya's got home, I was starting to feel sick about how much was on me.
21:36He walked in, saw me.
21:37His eyes did something.
21:39A brief flash, almost stunned before he caught himself.
21:42Milo was clutching my hand, beaming.
21:44Daddy.
21:45Look how pretty Arisa is.
21:48Call her mom.
21:49Milo turned his head and harrumped.
21:51I patted his hair.
21:52It's okay.
21:54I like Arya.
21:56Makes me feel young.
22:01The event was a charity gala at the Apex.
22:03Every major name in Night City was there.
22:05Old money, bigger money, political faces.
22:08A few faces I knew from the feeds and a few I knew not to recognize at all.
22:12They orbited Kaya's immediately.
22:14The talk started landing on me.
22:16Mr. Darin, who's the beautiful lady?
22:20I'm a friend of Mr. Darin's.
22:22Kaya's held me close to his side.
22:24My mate.
22:26Arya.
22:27The room shifted.
22:28A chorus of polite gasps.
22:31Compliments raining down.
22:32My face went hot to my collarbone.
22:34Kaya squeezed my hand.
22:36Leaned in.
22:36His voice dropped to my ear.
22:38Arya.
22:39Is being my mate really that embarrassing?
22:42You couldn't say it?
22:43Bourbon and cedar on his breath.
22:46No.
22:47No.
22:48I just...
22:48I didn't want to embarrass you.
22:50His eyes darkened.
22:53Arya.
22:54Only a weak man is embarrassed by his wife.
22:57He looked at me like he was lighting something on fire.
23:00I had to look away.
23:01I'll grab a drink.
23:04I bolted.
23:05I'd been hiding by the champagne tower for about 90 seconds when...
23:09Arya?
23:10Lucien.
23:13There was no date.
23:15Just him.
23:15Hadn't Kaya said plus ones required?
23:17Lucien's face was pure shock.
23:21I almost didn't recognize you.
23:24I've never seen you look like this.
23:28Gorgeous.
23:29And how exactly did you get in here?
23:31Your nanny job?
23:32I stepped back.
23:33Stay away from me.
23:35He moved closer.
23:36Arya.
23:37About my sister's call.
23:39That wasn't me.
23:40I'd never authorize that.
23:42Truth is, I only agreed to the divorce to teach you a lesson.
23:46It was just a small reminder.
23:48I never actually planned to let you go.
23:51Apologize to my mom and my sister.
23:53We'll remarry.
23:53I'll forget the rest.
23:55Renan's oceans is bleeding right now.
23:57I'm slammed.
23:57Stop making this hard for me.
24:00He reached for my hand.
24:02Lucien special.
24:03One slap.
24:04One kiss.
24:05He ran me on that loop for three years.
24:07I'm not the Arya he married anymore.
24:09I jumped back.
24:11Lucien.
24:12Divorced means divorced.
24:15I'd rather sleep under the skybreak than wear your name again.
24:19Find someone else for that throne.
24:21His face tightened.
24:22He smiled like ice.
24:24Still stubborn.
24:25You haven't suffered enough.
24:27Crawl back when you've actually been broken.
24:29That's when Caius started walking toward us.
24:32Lucien's whole posture changed.
24:34Arya.
24:35We'll talk later.
24:36There's a heavyweight I need to corner.
24:37Don't get in the way.
24:40He smoothed his lapels,
24:42plastered on his best smile,
24:44and intercepted Caius with a business card already out.
24:47Overlord.
24:47I'm Lucien Ren.
24:49Ren Holdings.
24:52I'd like to talk about the mandate you pulled.
24:54Ren Holdings has been working on gene mod technology for five years.
24:58And overnight, you pulled our licensing.
25:00If we fell short, please tell me where.
25:03Anything you need, we'll make it right.
25:05Lucien half-bowed, smile so polished it could blind.
25:09Caius' eyes went past him, straight to me.
25:12Arya.
25:14What do you think?
25:16Should I give him a second chance?
25:17Lucien's smile froze.
25:20Arya?
25:21What does she have to do with-
25:22Overlord, you should know.
25:24Arya is my ex-wife.
25:25I don't know how she got in here tonight.
25:27Probably trying to ambush me into reconciliation.
25:29She's just a housewife.
25:30Pay her no mind.
25:31Caius didn't even glance at him.
25:33Arya.
25:34Your call.
25:37I'll follow your lead.
25:39Lucien's face changed colors.
25:43I kept my voice flat.
25:45Mr. Ren just asked me not to interfere in his business conversation.
25:49I'd hate to interfere.
25:51Lucien flared.
25:51A man's business is none of your concern.
25:54Of course.
25:55Lower fiddle instincts.
25:57Caius' voice came in cold and final.
25:59Then I'll assume my mate doesn't approve of Ren Hounjings.
26:02Mr. Ren, we'll have to pass.
26:04His arms slid around my shoulders.
26:06He turned us toward the bar.
26:08Lucien was still standing there, brain catching up.
26:10Then a man in a tuxedo brushed past him.
26:13Ren, you insulted the Overlord's mate?
26:16You stepped on a live mine.
26:18That's the only woman who's been on his arm in twenty years.
26:20The Overlord's wife?
26:22Impossible.
26:23She's just a nanny.
26:24Lucien had seen Arya at the open market,
26:26driving the cheap car,
26:27carrying a lobster for the brat.
26:29He knew what he saw.
26:30A fancy dress didn't make a duchess.
26:33The man shook his head and walked off.
26:35Some idiots won't listen.
26:36Let them burn.
26:40He was too close.
26:42His face carved out of something dangerous.
26:44Eyes blown gold.
26:45Heat from his breath landed on my throat.
26:48He smelled like bourbon and cedar,
26:50looking at my mouth like he wanted it.
26:52People say liquor talks.
26:53They're not wrong.
26:54Mr. Draven, you've had too much.
26:56He paused,
26:57closed his fingers around empty air,
26:59sat back,
27:00pinched the bridge of his nose.
27:02You're right.
27:03I'm sorry.
27:03I had too much.
27:04The rest of the ride was silence.
27:06A heavy,
27:07humming silence
27:08with my pulse loud in my ears.
27:11Milo saved me.
27:12I scooped him up
27:13and ran upstairs
27:14before I had to look
27:15Caius in the face again.
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