ADRIANNA’S POV

The next morning, after preparing for the day, I went in search of Eric. I promised to come find him first thing the next morning and spend the whole day with him. And I was going to do just that.

But when I reached his chambers, the door was open. Eric was nowhere in sight, only two maids moving quietly about as they tidied the room. My brows drew together as a slow frown crept across my face, the small spark of excitement I’d carried with me dimming in an instant. Where could he have gone so early… without waiting for me, without even sending a word? It...