Chapter 30

A deep voice came from downstairs at that moment. It was Damien. He was probably back to send Lucian off to school. Celeste watched as Alaric made his way downstairs, a palpable anger emanating from him with each step. It seemed like it wasn't going to be a peaceful morning either. By the time Celeste arrived at the dining table, Alaric was already unleashing a torrent of angry questions at Damien. "Where were you last night? Why weren't you home?" Meanwhile, Adrian was seated beside Alaric and was just about to have his breakfast. "There was an urgent work matter that came up around midnight, so I had to rush out. It got so late that I just crashed at the office instead of coming all the way back." As soon as his words were out, a flash of cynicism crossed Celeste's face. So, it seemed that "work" now conveniently involved encounters with Lucy. A deeper shade of anger flushed Alaric's face, his voice rising with each word. "Are your professional obligations more crucial than y