Chapter 16

LEONE

The days before the party were long, restless nights for me. I didn’t sleep much. Every time I closed my eyes and tried to have a peaceful sleep, my mind dragged me back to the same thoughts — that have been tormenting since my grandfather spoke to me in his office —the masquerade ball, the faces I needed to see, and the ones needed to be kept away. And most of all… Grandfather Lucien.

He had already emphasized that he knew about my affairs. I didn’t ...