~ Raven's POV ~“ Ms. Raven, I was asked to remind you about the Professor’s meeting in an hour..” Megan told her as she stepped down from the platform in the class and headed out of the hall.As they walked in line, Raven couldn't help but wonder why she was invited to the meeting in the first place. She was just an associate professor, after all. Nonetheless, she knew she had to attend the meeting and represent her department to the best of her abilities.The office space was bustling with activity as usual, and Raven made her way to her office without stopping to chat with any of the other assistants. She had a lot on her mind, and she needed to prepare for the meeting.As Raven stepped into her office, she was hit by the familiar scent of Lumiére. It had been almost a week since they had been together in this very same office, and Raven couldn't help but feel a rush of memories flooding back. The way Lumiére had kissed her and held her close had left her senses numb, and she had b

~ Raven's POV ~Raven sat in the dimly lit meeting room, feeling her patience wearing thin as the university bursar droned on about the school's finances. She sighed deeply for what felt like the hundredth time since the meeting had started, her mind wandering aimlessly. She glanced down at her tablet and typed a few random words, realizing that she was no longer even attempting to take notes.As the meeting dragged on for almost two hours, Raven's impatience grew. She couldn't help but wonder why she was even there. It seemed like they didn't need her for this stuff, and she was starting to feel like her time was being wasted. Her mind continued to wander, and she found herself lost in her own thoughts, completely tuning out the bursar's monologue.Her eyes drifted up and out of the window, taking in the view of the campus quad. The trees were just starting to change color, signaling the arrival of fall. Raven felt a twinge of sadness that the warm summer months were coming to an e

~ Lumiére's POV ~Lumiére sat restlessly in his plush seat, fidgeting with the hem of his jacket as he waited for the next potential bride to enter the room. His eyes scanned the room, taking in the elaborate decorations and exquisite paintings that adorned the walls. It was a luxurious setting, fit for a man of his status, but it did little to lift his spirits.As the door opened, he straightened his posture, trying to put on a polite smile. The next lady walked into the room, and he couldn't help but scowl. Her dress was too gaudy for his tastes, and he could see the thick layer of makeup that covered her face. He couldn't fathom why they thought she would be a suitable match for him.He watched her take a seat, and then smiled, because of the glare Reagan had thrown his way. Reagan, his right hand, had accompanied him to this selection surprisingly, and he couldn't help but feel grateful for his presence. At least he had someone to share his misery with. They exchanged a knowin

~ Lumiére's POV ~Lumiére knew what he meant, Eloise was everything a Lord would want in a wife. But Lumiére couldn't shake the feeling that she wasn't perfect for him. He sighed and rubbed his temple."I know," he mumbled. Middleton stared at him, sensing something was off. "Does that mean that...?" he trailed off before the door flung open and Ervine stormed into the room.Lumiére groaned inwardly. He knew dealing with Ervine was never a pleasant experience. He watched as she approached him with a fixed scowl. She was dressed in a tight collared shirt with the West Sanctuary insignia, tucked into a pair of black pants, and wore boots instead of her usual heels.Lumiére couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at Ervine's unusual attire. this outfit was more suited for combat than a formal event, she had probably just finished training.Lumiére was feeling quite irked and annoyed by the unexpected presence of Ervine who stood before him. He couldn't quite understand why she had the audacit

~ Raven's POV ~She shook her head and shrugged, trying to keep her guard up.“ if this is about the other time, I’m sorry. I actually thought you were someone I knew…you both look familiar” he said, trying to explain his mistake from before.She sighed, “ I see…” she replied, feeling a bit more at ease with his explanation." I should have taken the time to clarify things with you, I'm really sorry." He added.Raven was taken aback by his apology. She had expected him to ignore their previous encounter altogether, but here he was, owning up to his mistake. "It's okay," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.Noah smiled at her, and Raven couldn't help but feel a flutter in her chest. She had never seen him smile before, and it transformed his face completely. "I'm glad we got that cleared up," he said, leaning back in his chair.Raven nodded, unsure of what to say next. She had never been in a situation like this before, alone with a professor who had previously ignored her. "