The Ruined Bride of Velvet Nights by Brick Moving Ant

Chapter 11

Seeing Celeste in his robe, Lysander’s ears flushed slightly pink, though he tried to sound casual.

“Hey, Ophelia?”

Celeste took his hand, swinging it gently.

“It’s late. Aren’t you done yet, Lysander? Let’s have a break.”

Lysander smiled tenderly and shook his head. “Nothing important. You’re right–we should sleep.”

He wrapped his arm around her shoulders and guided her toward the bedroom.

In the cozy warmth of the bed, they held each other close. Eyes shut, yet neither of them slept.

As Celeste lay in Lysander’s embrace, her thoughts drifted inward:

‘Navier, you were right. He hasn’t asked about you once. He doesn’t deserve loyalty nor loving. If you hadn’t warned me, I might have foolishly fallen for his fake affection.‘

Despite holding the reborn Opheliamade him ecstatic, Lysander felt strangely hollow.

No matter how hard he tried to fall asleep, Navier’s face kept flashing through his mind.

The next morning, Lysander had luxury boutiques deliver countless garments tailored to Ophelia’s size for Celeste to choose from.

of gowns and jewelry arrived with price tags

had trained her well.

selections casually, choosing only a few pieces that fit Ophelia’s taste

style.

more than enough, Lysander. You really

least of my concerns,” Lysander smiled. “This is barely a rounding error on my accounts. It’s sweet that you still

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broke college kid anymore.”

smooth the crease between his brows,

I still worry about you working yourself so tired. I don’t need all this expensive stuff–just having you is enough.”

chest, his lips curving upward involuntarily.

that matters, I don’t mind the work–actually, I love watching you enjoy the things I can give you.

VISA–CARD into her palm.

this for anything

Celeste, “Let me remind them

walked toward the group while

preferences,And-” He

Have them delivered to

Manor

representatives nodded

compensation for Navier once he managed to contact