The two days that followed their agreement had Fiore steadfastly maintaining her distance from Lance, and the man doing the same. Five more days and they would return to the pack, and the day after their return happened to be a Saturday.
Fiore found solace in her space, retreating to her room or exploring the villa’s surroundings alone. Lance had been sleeping in the workroom, and it made Fiore guilty. But it was at least better than sleeping on a sofa.
Later that afternoon, Fiore decided to take a walk, hoping the fresh air would clear her mind. The further she walked, the more she felt at peace, away from the pressures of her forced marriage and the confusing pull she felt towards Lance.
The villa's grounds were vast, and Fiore soon found herself on paths she hadn’t explored before.
