Libby POVEvelyn and I were walking through the large shopping centre, with some of her royal warriors discreetly following us. It felt weird to be in a public location and not worry about the cameras that were everywhere. It left an unnerving tingle on the back of my neck not trying to hide, not trying to outwit the technology for once. It felt so open…vulnerable even though I was far from it with the additional muscle. I didn’t like it, I felt too exposed. I had messaged Natascha to arrange a drop off. She told me to enter a particular pharmacy but only when I have bags of shopping to hide the tablets in. I was all set, I was just trying to break away from Evelyn without raising suspicion.I had located the pharmacy before lunch, biding my time until I could be alone. Evelyn had treated me to everything which was very kind of her, but I had my own money. I had Mum’s money…and I felt ready to have that discussion with Father. To have full responsibly for Mum’s estate and busine

Pierce POV “What time are Libby and Evelyn due back?” I ask Reuben above the normal loudness of the kids. “Nate messaged to say he was back with them, shouldn’t be long.” “Uncle Pierce, higher!” Elspeth squeals at me. “Oh, sorry Elspeth darling.” The twins had made full use of me today, not only was I pushing Elspeth on the swing but I had also been a horse, a monster and my personal favourite, a pirate. Not long after, the Lunas had returned. Evelyn, now a ball full of energy for her lunch out and time away from the kids, ran into the garden wrapping the twins into her chest. The two of them complaining of being unable to breathe from her tightness. Whereas Libby seemed, quiet. She stood by the back doors, not entering the garden…her eyes on Reuben. In fact she kept trying to melt away in the background as we all re-entered the house together. Something was wrong. “Libby?” I call after her as she starts to climb the stairs. “I’m just going to put these away…” She rus