Unexpected attack

The next morning, a commotion outside their chambers woke them up before they rose from bed. Ave was the first to open her eyes at the voices coming from outside, and from how Lucian didn't move and was still holding her waist with his leg over hers, she could tell he was in a deep sleep. However, when she attempted to move away from him, his eyes flew open at the same time the door to their room was busted open by none other than Prince Aaron, who was being followed closely by maids trying to stop him. His expression was that of raw rage as he barged in, and before any of them could wonder what on earth he was doing here, he'd gone to attack Lucian, who was getting out of the bed.

His blow caught Lucian off guard. Before he could stop it, it hit him squarely on the nose, and his head jerked forcefully to the side, causing Ave to rise quickly to her feet in shocked disbelief at the morning attack by the prince, who had no reason to be there.