CHAPTER 198 Why Me?
Allen escorted Lexi and her father to the patio area just at the back of the dining room after dinner was finished so that they could relax a little. He apologized profusely as he excused himself, explaining that he had to make a few phone calls but would be back soon.
"He rarely seems to have any time for himself." Lord Brarthroroz observed dryly, as Lexi snorted in response.
"Duty first, always..." she said bitterly as she glanced around the area.
It hadn't changed much since she was here only a few weeks ago. The Omega's had set up the area nicely with fairy lights intertwined with the honeysuckle that spiraled up the posts of the wood pergola, and across the latticed roof. The lanterns that hung from the ceiling would definitely provide a nice ambiance after sunset, but that was still hours away.
An Omega hurried out from the hall and placed a tray holding a colossal jug of fresh sangria and three glassed on the table in front of them and grinned broadly at them.