Dexter's POV: For some reason, Austin asked me and Selene to stay for dinner.
It was unusual because, ever since our father passed away, I had never sat with him at the same table.
He was acting suspiciously.
I finally realized his intention when he started chatting with Selene on and off throughout the evening.
He was testing my relationship with Selene.
What was he trying to do? Did he want to use Selene to control me? He had no shame.
Fortunately, Selene cooperated with me by giving no hints that we were in a relationship.
I merely winked at her, and she realized that we were in a precarious situation.
So we both acted as if we were not interested in each other.
What I was not sure of was whether or not Austin bought our act.
I thought that our visit to the royal palace would end with dinner.
I had not expected Austin to ask us to stay the night.
