Chapter 29

If Keane were the one driving, he might have tried to lighten the mood with a casual topic. But compared to the emotionally intelligent Keane, Silas, for all his sharp looks and combat skills, had the social instincts of a kindergartener. Sonia tried several times to strike up small talk with Lucius, hoping to close the distance between them, but each attempt fell flat. By the time they arrived at the Woodward residence, the rain had subsided. She reluctantly stepped out and said, "Thank you for taking me home tonight, Mr. White." "Get some rest." That was all Lucius said before signaling Silas to drive on. It was nearly midnight by the time they returned to Azure Bay. Pushing open the double doors to the master bedroom on the third floor, Lucius was so shocked by the scene he saw that he felt a rush of blood. Valerie lay stretched out on the king-sized bed with satin sheets, wearing her usual black silk nightgown. Her sleeping posture was anything but graceful as the hem of her n