SLOANE’S POINT OF VIEW.

I sat at the edge of my bedroom window, my gaze zeroed in on the spot where Lucien’s car had been not too long ago. My hands shook and trembled against my skin as I tried to rein in my breathing. The aftermath of the discovery about my possible engagement to Killian still left me feeling floored. All I wanted to do was scream, but Lucien had assured me that he would take care of it.

Even at that, I could not shake the feeling of fear and dread in the ...