He arrived within the hour, grim-faced as he walked in. He shut the door to Garret’s study and stared at her in silent fury. Julian sat as she tearfully told him the truth. His condemning dark eyes never wavered during her confession, reminding her that she failed them all, and now their son was taken. Her guilt was profound. “He is mine?” Julian looked devastated. “You knew from the start? Why Arianne? Why did you not tell me?” She bit her lip in anguish, hot tears sliding down her cheeks. “I did it for you! I couldn’t bear to see you lose everything for me! I knew you would never marry Drusilla if you knew the truth. Then, Eustace found the means to trap Garret, and you know the rest.” Julian regarded her without judgment, knowing she felt trapped into the lie after what Eustace did to Ravensford. “Why didn’t you tell us the truth and be done with all of this, Arianne?” Julian raged and shook his head in fury. “Now our son is in danger! I told you this would not be the end of it!”
