So romantic.

The room was bathed in a fresh, floral scent, and sensual golden glow. A small table in the center of the room held a glass of wine and two crystal glasses.

Audrey walked in, and looked around. It was the most beautiful scene she had ever seen. But she was so confused.

​ “There’s no way this is for me,” she said aloud without realizing.

​ “It is,” Lucien said, hugging her from behind.

​ “Why?”

​ “For a lot of reasons,” His voice was soft, but commanding.

​ “This is so romantic,” she whispered.

​ “I’ve not been fair to you,” he said. “I’ve been trying to explain, but I know things wouldn’t have gotten so bad if I had just spoken up in the first place.” He turned her around so she could face him. “I need you to know that I didn’t arrange to meet with Mia after the funeral. I did go somewhere to be alone. I wasn’t thinking and went somewhere she knew about. She came to find me, and comforted me. I won’t lie to you, it was nice, but I was thinking about you the whole time. And that day at