Author's note: this is from Seraphina's point of view
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My hand trembled while gripping the phone and I could sense anger bubbling inside Aldus. I feared that he will blame Duke for me sleeping again. If Aldus knew that it happened twice, he would blow a fuse.
I knew that Aldus is only concerned about me, but if that concern includes keeping me away from Duke, I didn't want any of it, but I couldn't say that to Aldus. This was not the time to argue. We will talk later.
Now I needed to defuse the situation.
"No, no…", I lied with the first thing that came to my mind. "I was in the tub, soaking in the hot bubble bath with aromatic oils and it was relaxing so I dozed off and forgot about the time and my phone was not nearby."
Aldus snorted, obviously not buying it. Well, it was a lame excuse.
Aldus definitely knew I was in Duke's apartment and even if I was in a bath, that would be with Duke.
