Alone in the Lenton receiving room, Duke finally had time to reflect.

He thought about the words that his mother said to him. He reflected on his guilt and regret and was inundated with much grief as he finally realized the profound repercussions of his little mind games. He had taken it too far this time, and now, Malisha was paying for it. For sins and lack of foresight. Because of him, not only was her reputation wrecked, which was something that was of utmost importance to a ...