Flashback: No one knows

"You remember my name," Nicholas said, and an evil grin broke on his face. His gaze was captivating, and the slight curve of his lips, as he smiled, looked tempting, as if ensnaring her into a web of pleasure and sin. 

Luciana gulped, seeing as his mere presence was tempting her in ways she couldn't describe. 

"Is there something urgent His Highness must tell me tonight that can't wait until daybreak?" Luciana asked, trying to sound calm even though she was uneasy. 

"There's no such thing; I just came to keep you company," Nicholas said, causing Luciana's eyes to widen briefly before returning to their usual calmness. 

"Um, where is the crown prince? Why didn't he come with you?" Luciana asked, looking behind him and expecting to find David also coming through the door behind him. 

"My younger brother is with his mistress… ahem," Nicholas said and coughed as if he had mistakenly let it slip and added,