KAIDA REED POV My husband was killing me.I blinked, then forced a smile as my gaze locked onto those of Lucien in the mirror. "You look as beautiful as ever, Kaida," he said, stopping behind me to press a quick kiss to my cheeks. "I brought you your tea. Just a week more and you should be back to normal."I nodded, taking the drink from him. "Thank you. You treat me so well. I am so lucky to have you by my side, aren’t I," I asked while searching his face for any trace of regret. All I saw was his practiced perfection. I stared into the cup, my heart beating erratically. I knew the tea was poisoned. I’d seen him with my very eyes pouring the powdered substance in, and yet...I raised the cup to my lips and gulped down the bitter contents.He watched me drink, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he smiled softly."That’s my good girl," he praised, then wrapped his arms around me. "Have you stopped coughing yet?"I nodded, my gaze dropping to his hand, the ring on his finger glinti
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