Chapter 80: Delusions and Distractions

TRISTAN:

Before I could say anything back to Samalah, a knock came at the door.

I looked back at Samalah’s seat and almost instantly, she had gone invisible – a power she can use at a whim when she needed to conceal herself.

Lina came in after the fifth knock.

“Count Abell, breakfast is ready… May I know where the Countess is?”

She must have been under the impression that we were still together in the study.

“She’s probably in the bedroom… She was tired from last night,” I said as I took another sip from the wine.

“Count Abel, I know it isn’t my place to speak, but can I say something?”

I eyed the empty-looking seat where Samalah was… I’m sure she’s still there. I must be careful.

“What is it about?”

“The countess, since she was young, was never someone who spoke freely even when things were already hurtf