Raymond's P.O.V

Drakon came to the manor early in the morning without informing of his visit.

I saw him already seated in the living room with a bottle of tequila set on the table before him. His men stood guard at the door, and Lily was in the kitchen making breakfast.

I slipped into the kitchen, careful not to alert him that I was awake and went to meet Lily making breakfast.

“How long have you been awake?” I whispered to her, but she brushed past me as she trotted towards the cabinet and brought out a tea cup.

I followed behind, quietly making an attempt to engage her in...