“I asked you not to do too much,” Duncan said to the maid, his cold predatory gaze never leaving Arianna for second.
The maid bowed apologetically. “I only made a few touches, Your Grace. My lady is naturally beautiful.”
Arianna's heart skipped a beat at the maid's words.
Another moment of silence passed before Duncan ordered, “Leave us.”
The maid left, shutting the door softly behind her, leaving only the two of them.
Arianna finally snapped out of her trance. She bowed respectfully, steadying her voice.
“Your Grace.” She straightened and cleared her throat. “With all due respect… may I ask why the sudden, uhm… treatment?”
Without a word, he stepped forward, approaching her. Arianna quickly took a step back, not wanting to be overwhelmed by his dangerously presence. But he didn’t s
