Chapter 4

Lily was a courtesan. She was pretty enough, but with a sassy attitude and a fiery temper.

Most days, Edward was the only soul who came to see her. He'd grown up in the same town.

Sometimes she had to pour wine and run errands for the higher-ranked courtesans, little more than a maid. That was why she clung to Edward every chance she got.

Whenever I brought pastries for Edward, Lily would appear without fail.

"The Sinclair family really knows how to live," she said, helping herself without a second thought. "Even the sweets are unlike anything we've ever…