Corrupted Tyrant: A Dark Forbidden Age-Gap Romance by Cross Freya

Author:Cross, Freya
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Freya Cross
Published: 2024-08-14T00:00:00+00:00

18

EVELYN

The backseats are enclosed with dark glass.

Of course there is a recording device somewhere. But that is very likely true for every square foot of space owned by him.

Lily holds a nearly superstitious silence. She asks no questions. She’s calm, controlled. Attentive, but in no shape anxious. I wish I had her courage.

I have to tell her somehow. Caution her. Because I don’t know if we’re actually headed right into the maw of the beast.

I grab her hand for starters. Squeeze it in mine. She gives me a level look. I purse my lips and shake my head.

A minuscule smile appears on her lips. She nods assuringly and taps my knuckles with her fingertips. Don’t worry. Her lips mimic. I’ve been through hell.

I stare at her. Gulp down my astonishment. Yes, she has been.

I can handle assholes, her lips spell out. Her smile widens.

I can only squeeze her hand harder. My vision has turned blurry and watery. Her fingertips massage my hand so gently. I slump back in my seat, let it out as a heavy sigh. I don’t want to cry in front of her. I’m the big sister. But things are what they are.

When we arrive, Jonathan is standing by the front door with a dignified patience about him. He acknowledges us both with a half bow as we get out of the car.

“Welcome to Rosethorn, misses Komarova,” he says solemnly, holding the door for us.

I shoot a quick glance at Lily to let her know it’s alright. But nothing seems to throw her off balance, apparently.

I just let out a sigh of relief. At least we’re temporarily safe. This place just has it all. Beauty, silence, peace.

If only it didn’t belong to Konrad.

“If you allow me,” Jonathan says with his subdued voice, all formality and politeness, “I will now show you to your apartment.”

“By all means,” I return, and muster a little smile.

“I am honoured to tell you that this apartment was once occupied by the Duchess of Whitewood,” Jonathan says as he walks up the stairs ahead of us.

“Duchess of Whitewood?” I mutter with half a mind.

“Yes, miss. The esteemed Duchess had the great honour of being a member of a branch of the House Hanover.”

Of course she did. I sigh inwardly. Of course this place was inhabited by a member of the once-Royal Family of all families.

He opens a beautifully ornamented white door. “I hope you will find the quarters to your satisfaction. If you wish to summon me, you need only press the silver button by the door. Dinner will be served by six P.M.”

He bows to us both, leaving us to explore the quarters by ourselves.

All I can see is that the apartment, consisting of a grand five rooms, is harmonious to the utmost, beautifully decorated with wooden furniture, all in a washed, pale aesthetic of light colours. I haven’t half a mind for any of it. Most of my focus is on Lily. I simply wave my hand at her when she asks me which bedroom I want.

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