Chapter 112: A Dangerous Game of Disguise
Ezra led Lily down the long corridor towards a private dining room. He kept glancing back at her, hesitant to speak.
“There’s someone new he wants you to meet,” He finally said.
Lily raised an eyebrow questioningly.
“I don’t know the details,” Ezra admitted. “Zayn was quite secretive about it. But Talia’s involved, so I assume it’s important.”
Lily felt a little more at ease knowing Talia would be there. She glanced back at Martha, who’d been following her too. The older maid gave her a reassuring look.
Ezra knocked twice before entering. The private dining room was intimate, with a single round table at the center. Zayn was already seated, his broad shoulders tense as he drummed his fingers against the polished wood.
When he looked up, his expression softened slightly.
“Come in,” he said, gesturing to the empty chair beside him.
Lily approached cautiously, sliding into the seat next to him. She could feel the heat radiating from his body, their proximity making her heart race despite herself.
“Food will be served shortly,” Zayn informed her. “I thought you might be hungry.”
As if on cue, a young serving girl entered carrying a tray loaded with fresh bread, cheese, and fruit. She placed it before Lily with a small curtsy before quickly retreating.
Lily signed a thank you, but the girl had already disappeared. She looked at Zayn questioningly.