Long time no see

''Two separate beds. He did well with this invisible barrier which showed me and all outsiders only one bed in this room,'' Adrian shook his head, ''I almost believed that you two are lovers but you know what? I was still doubtful about it. I know you well enough to know that my sister would stay far away from a controlling narcissist, a ruthless man who would kill without any reasoning, who is heartless, cunning, and manipulative. And the Prince of Visteria happens to possess all these traits. How is it possible for you to fall for him?" He clicked his tongue.

Esme quietly glanced at Adrian's face while he spoke his thoughts regarding her relationship with Aleister. She did not think they could hide this from her family for long.