I had no clue just how long I'd been sitting with my knees up to my chest, letting my mind freely wonder between what to do about what Lucian expected of me and Xander kissing me when there was a knock on the door and then the door opened. Marie came in carrying a cup. "Lord Xander asked me to bring this up for you. Also, I'm sorry for walking in on a private moment between you and Lord Xander." She didn't look sorry in the slightest; it was more of an apology that she'd been told to give than one she was willingly giving. "Thank you, and it's ok." I lowered my knees and went to get it, but Marie brought it over to me. She passed me the cup and then stood upright, watching me intently as if she were debating something herself. "We've never had the opportunity to talk before." She finall

