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Chapter 368 - Chapter 368: Looking better 

By the time they reached the Fitzgeralt manor, the tension had drained into the quiet hum of tires on the gravel driveway. The sun was higher now, slanting through the pale late autumn clouds, gilding the garden in that fragile light that made everything look calmer than it really was.

Windstone, true to form, parked perfectly in line with the marble steps and exited first, jacket immaculate, hair unmoved. "I'll see that no one disturbs you," he said, already in command of the house staff before either of them stepped out of the car.

Trevor helped Lucas down, not that he needed help, but the gesture was habitual now, and he liked it that way. They crossed the hall, their footsteps echoing over the cool stone, the air faintly scented with citrus polish and warmth. 

Windstone disappeared toward the kitchens, promising something "appropriate for your condition." Lucas had tried to protest that phrase, but by the time he opened his mouth, the man was already gone.

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