The three of them were seated at the Duke’s study and were being served with tea.

“Have some tea, brother.” Said Lady Vienna, breaking off the tension between her brother and husband who was looking at each other with such fiery gazes…almost as if they would eat each other alive. 

 

Her brother, Auden Xaviera, looked at her, “No, I came here to tell you this quickly.” 

 

She nodded, “So, what is this emergency, brother?”

 

Sighing inwardly, he clicked his tongue.  “Father…had a stroke the moment he learned that you were kidnapped, Vienna.” 

 

Lady Vienna instantly stood up at that, “How is he? You should have gotten here sooner! I need...