Chapter 41 Temptation

• Lucian remained motionless, his eyes dark and greedy. Catherine felt exposed under his intense gaze.
• "He's not even pretending to respect my privacy. What is he thinking?" she thought, seething with frustration at his intrusion.
• "They have nothing between them now. She wants to leave it all behind and start fresh with her daughter. But this man is making things difficult for her, showing up whenever he pleases."