MADELINE’S POV

Hiding behind the flowers, Madeline fixed her sight on the loved-up pair sitting some distance away.

Earlier, while she was in her chamber, two maids and a submissive had barged in and informed her of the date.

She hadn’t believed it at first, but the maids persisted, explaining that they had seen Lord Darius all smiley with Brielle as they strolled to the garden.

Enraged and curious, Madeline pulled herself out of bed, dressed, and wandered silently to the garden, ...