Violet's pov

"Oi! Madame Fiona... I see you got my message." Xaden exclaimed, setting me aside with a thump on the canape.

"I came as soon as your message was delivered, my lord." The woman returned sharply, curtseying.

My eyes widened when she straightened and stretched her right hand towards Xaden who took it and placed a perfunctory kiss on her finger tips. The strange-looking woman cackled with glee while Xaden's eyes twinkled with delight.

"Madam, it is with utmost pleasure that I receive ...