June sat at a long dining table with Liam Fernando for breakfast the next day. 

She was dressed and ready to take on anything presented for the day. The servants served the dishes and they ate silently. Liam never spared her a glance as he ate his food while June picked her meal, watching him intently. 

"I could order a new dish if the food is not to your taste," Liam said without looking up, having noticed the fullness of her plate. 

"The food is lovely, thanks," June responded with a ...