Lexi
I was sitting on my couch in my pajamas, with a cup of tea in my hands, when my phone buzzed with a text from Lucian.
"Had the most perfect evening with you. Sweet dreams, beautiful."
I smiled, typing back. "Me too. Can't wait to see you tomorrow."
The evening had been exactly what I needed after the overwhelming gala. Just us, no pressure, no society mothers trying to set him up with their daughters. At Antonio's, Lucian had been completely himself, relaxed, funny, attentive. Not the polished CEO everyone wanted something from, just the man I was falling in love with.
I was about to head to bed when my phone rang. Lucian's name flashed on the screen.
"Miss me already?" I answered with a laugh.
"Lexi." His voice was tight, strained. "I need to tell you something."
My stomach d
