The faint scent of sandalwood wafted over.

Behind the table was a screen with a drawing of a lady-in-waiting from historical times. The melodious harmony was coming from behind the screen.

The servers poured the two of them cups of tea before leaving the room.

Lucas let the beautiful music carry him away. His slender fingers softly tapped the tabletop in tandem with the rhythm.

Hera carefully blew on her steaming cup of tea as she watched the handsome Lucas.

When they entered the tea house, she had caught sight of several female customers and employees gazing at her with envy.

She could not help but revel in being the object of their jealousy.

She adored being the center of attention.

If only… We could stay like this forever.

As time slipped away, the harp continued to play, its tune just as captivating as ever.

and huffed, “Lucas, do you think she’s just out to waste our time? It’s been over an hour and she still hasn’t

shushed

could discern wisps of loneliness threaded

league of its own. She might be the only person

brash and ferocious. The sound barraged its listeners from all directions with

furrowed his brow. Ms. Saunders sure

moment, a sharp note marked the end of the music. The room fell

lips murmured, “Ms. Saunders, my name is Lucas Nolan. You were introduced to me by Ashlyn

room. He respectfully gestured towards Lucas and said, “Mr.

were led by the server to the

the space empty. But the area past it was enormous. The server pulled aside a sheer curtain and they continued waking through. Along

to the brim with books, some of which were the only one

was an antique cabinet. Lucas’s eyes widened slightly at the sight of the numerous

they came

felt as though they had

The intoxicating scent was enough

pushed open the door. The room inside was decorated with a sole dark red table. An antique bench was set down along every side of the table and a gently smoking incense burner

clad in bright red historical clothing was perched on one

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