Bella slept through the morning after they got home.
By evening, she was up and getting ready for work. Maria had already sent her a reminder, and Bella knew she had to tell Lucian about working with Caspien…but the thought made her nervous.
She walked to his door, knocked lightly, then pushed it open.
Lucian looked up.
“You don’t have to knock,” he said calmly. “This is your room too.”
Bella smiled nervously.
“I… um, I have something to tell you.”
“Hm?” He stood and walked toward her, his hand settling around her waist. “Go on.”
“You won’t get angry, right?” she asked, searching his face.
Lucian frowned slightly, his eyes narrowing.
“What is it?” he said. “I won’t get angry. You have my word.”
She took a breath.
“Maria is collaborating with Dante Industries,” she said softly.
