Nighttime once again fell over Lavant Manor, moonlight casting its cool light into Edwin’s room and washing over his face as he woke up with a yawn.

“Mmm… Oh!” he startled as he looked over to see Jamie standing at the edge of the bed holding a tray of food.. “I wasn’t expecting to see you here, I thought you would still be infuriated with me.”

Jamie let out a soft sigh and looked over to Edwin. “You know I can’t stay mad at you, Edwin,” he ...