Chapter 78

SERAPHINA

I stood frozen behind the door, my heart pounding so loudly I was certain they could hear it outside.

But Reginald's voice came again, still in the corridor and arguing with Bill.

"I want to confirm for myself that she is inside."

"My lord, I assure you she is. But she has strict rules about people entering her room without permission especially at this hour."

"I am not people. I am family."

"Even family must respect her boundaries."

"Boundaries." Reginald's laugh ...