14. Exploring The Manison's Gardens.

CHLOE

William hesitated, clearing his throat, and wondered if he should reveal his son's past. I blinked owlishly, ensuring he couldn't refuse me like my dad. He placed his cup of tea on the table and met my gaze squarely.

"Well, I don't think I should be telling you this, but since you're going to be his wife, I will share it. It will be our little secret," he began.

I nodded vigorously as excitement grew while I anticipated the juicy information James's father was about to disclose. Perhaps I could use it to get back at him for dropping me twice before I returned home. My inner bad girl cheered on. I continued to maintain eye contact with him.

"Not so long ago, James was in love with his childhood sweetheart. Her name was Jasmine. She was beautiful and sweet, much like you. She made him happy, and he was preparing to make her his Luna," William said, his tone fond.

Guilt pricked at me when he compared me to someone sweet. I wasn't as innocent as I appeared—I just wanted to uncover Ja