Chapter 10

Viviane

I was headed to my room when I heard a familiar voice behind me. I was caught by surprise and lost my footing when a hand grabbed my wrist and spun so fast my hair whipped him in his face. He did’t look unfazed as tingles spreads throughout our bodies confirming who the man is.

The duke was faster than I thought, hen already had me firmly grabbed by the waist. I didn't realize I was in his arms, again, in the middle of the stares for everyone to see until it was too late. His green eyes peered down at me. Why is it that the more I wanted to get away from him, the more I found myself caught in his arms?

“Why are you after me? We should not be seen together. Philip can...”

“Philip can what? Think you may be cheating on your arranged husband?”

“This is inappropriate and out of place, you’re Grace.” But my words came out more like a whisper.

“We need to talk about us.”

I couldn't help the sudden heat spreading rapidly through my body like liquid fire. This is getting too far