Chapter 22
"How could I learn any lesson, Mr. Black?" Elena sat up slowly, her back resting against the headboard as she crossed her arms. "It's all on you. If you hadn't shown up on time I might have learned a thing or two." Lucien leaned back, watching her. A corner of his mouth lifted slightly. She was fine. Absolutely fine. He had worried for nothing. Earlier when he found her she had clung to his arms refusing to let go until he managed to calm her down. Now seeing her able to joke about it eased something in him he hadn't realized was still tight. What if it hadn't raised his suspicion when he returned to their table and learned that she had suddenly gotten emotional after her ex-husband was mentioned and excused herself? What if he hadn't figured out it was a plan to escape and moved imme
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