Lucian’s POV
Veronica looked uncomfortable, and I wasn’t sure what exactly she wanted me to say.
The only person’s company I craved was Saraphina. I wanted to be near her. I craved to be near her.
God, it was driving me insane but I couldn’t. She was nothing more than a slave, and there had to be a way to get rid of whatever I was feeling.
They served us our food, and for a moment, Veronica didn’t touch hers. She just kept fiddling with the cutlery. I wasn’t sure what she was expecting me to say.
But whatever she was doing, I wasn’t moved by any of it. I had bigger problems to worry about than her and her tantrums.
“Can I have the servant, Saraphina, as one of my personal maids?” Her voice came out sweet but poisonous.
“Do whatever you want with her,” I replied without lifting my he
