One week ago

Adelaide

Alexandria's party was over except for a few remaining gentlemen with Alton in his study. They were talking and laughing. I didn't need to enter to know they were also drinking. I didn't care. Part of me hoped they'd continue until after I was asleep, and he was too drunk to notice.

On my way to our suite, I passed the kitchen and reminded the staff to clean each room as well as the patio. I had few responsibilities: the manor and the ...