Without another word, Lucian walked back into his room, leaving Annie more confused.
…
The morning sun shone too harshly on Brianna's face, creating a contrast to the wreckage of the night before.
Brianna woke up with a clear head, the dizziness of the previous night had been replaced by an energetic realization.
She needed to survive long enough until the contract expired. Though the Dowager's permanent marriage contract stayed untouched in her drawer.
By the time Brianna had showered, she went down the stairs and had a lovely breakfast.
Dropping her fork on her empty plate, Brianna wondered if Lucian already had his breakfast. She loved nothing more than not seeing him, but the thought of him being out of her sight made her conclude he was plotting something against her.
Though when she had passed his room door earlier, it was closed. She had brushed it off, thinking he was downstairs already.
She looked back upstairs, her fingers tapping anxiously on the dining table.
