ARGON

"Don't bother. Tania is here, " Brielle had said, taking hold of her maid's arm while exiting the room.

She returned all dressed and ready to leave, only to be disappointed when I told her mine and Sir Derek's decision. I just made it look like he was the one who wanted her to follow me back to the mansion.

I'm not prepared for her grumpy words. All I want to do is make sure she's well again.

"Okay, no problem," I accepted her wish, stepping aside.

She left the room with Tania while I followed them from behind, keeping my eyes on them.

As we made our way...