Chapter 2 & 3

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 08:19:09 +0000

The crystal chandelier in the dining room cast prismatic rainbows across the mahogany table as Ashley arranged the final place setting. Every detail had to be perfect—Mrs. Ashworth had exacting standards, and Corshlan's mood had been darkening steadily since breakfast. She could feel his eyes on her from where he stood by the window, nursing a glass of whiskey despite the early hour.