DARIUS POV

Brielle's jaw dropped open as Darius disclosed that obligatory piece of information.

He had expected this kind of reaction, and he wasn’t surprised that she was staring at him in surprise.

"Wait, what did you just say?" She blurted out, her hands rapidly wiping at her face, intent on getting rid of the tear streaks adorning her cheeks.

If he was angry at the late mistress before, seeing Brielle in tears because of her enraged him even more.

It didn't help that she was no ...