Chapter 911

Furthermore, Thalassa had her own reasons. When she needed to unwind, she’d retreat to Evelyn’s place-a sanctuary away from the ever-looming presence of Lysander. It granted her the solitude she craved.

But if Evelyn moved into the Royal Estates, Thalassa’s refuge would be compromised. She’d be on edge even there, always on her. toes, ready to deal with Lysander’s incessant demands. There was no moment of relaxation for her body.

No way was Thalassa about to subject herself to that kind of torment.

Lysander’s deep-set eyes suddenly grew chilly, his face taut with tension. With a quick flick, he lifted her chin, forcing her to meet his gaze.

“You’re bargaining with me using Leopold’s things?” His voice was a low growl, icy and restrained with anger.

At the heart of it, she was always willing to accept whatever Leopold gave her, but not the things Lysander offered. She had maintained a consistent distance from him.

Leopold, and that’s why she was willing to take

much so

nerve of her, harboring feelings for another man yet dreaming of

to follow in his

about to speak when

“Thalassa, who’s there?”

turned toward the sound and saw Evelyn. Her face flushed with panic as she quickly turned away, removing Lysander’s finger from her chin and his arm from around her

and walked over to Evelyn. “Mom,

embarrassment and discomfort. The close encounter she’d had with Lysander had been witnessed by Evelyn, and she was

a wary and polite smile, she

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