Chapter 12 Before the Moon Rises

Two months had passed. Now, it was the final day of this month.

The sun dipped low on the horizon, its golden rays stretching across the Blackmere estate. But time meant nothing to Elias Roderick and Antheia as they sat alone in the lavish palace drawing room.

Their eyes were locked-his, filled with reverent admiration; hers, glowing with sensual