Damien turned back to Vienna. "I will return to you as soon as I can. When we are alone again, we can discuss... everything."
Vienna nodded, breathless. "I am looking forward to it, Your Highness." Between her hormones and the tiny bit he had told her about her family, she was a hot mess.
Damien laughed and shook his head, as he strode off. "Not as much as I am, Vienna."
Sighing, she leaned against the wall as she watched him go.
"My Lady?" the guard asked, breaking her dream.
Vienna stood up straight and cleared her throat. "Right. Let us go."
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She woke up the next morning in her bed, alone. The sun was streaming through the windows. Vienna was sad that Damien was not there, but th
