Selene’s POV
“I need to promise me you’ll be careful.” Bastien’s oversized hands are framing my cheeks, his metallic eyes boring into my own.
I grasp his wrists, my small hands only stretching halfway around them. “I’m just going to the store, Bastien.”
His brow furrows even deeper than it already was. “Maybe Donavon should go with you, or better yet: we can send one of the maids instead.”
“I’m perfectly capable of buying groceries without a babysitter.” I assure him in my sweetest voice. As I untangle myself from his grasp, I add, “Are you really this concerned about the reward flier?”
“I just want you to be safe,” He deflects. “Things have been crazy around here lately.”
It does not escape my notice that he didn’t actually answer my question. I narrow my eyes, “Did something happe
