Chapter 179. The Guests

Proserpina

Lunch was a great affair. Lucien turned up late and so we waited for him. Schwartz arrived with Aiyana Laughing Water well on time. I welcomed them to my home joyously. I was thrilled for Schwartz. 

Aiyana was a taciturn person, so Schwartz spent his time dominating the conversation. She had aquiline eyes and high cheekbones, with a wide mouth, unsmiling and alert. her long black hair had a natural sheen to it.

Unlike most couples, there was no handholding and stolen kisses. Schwartz and his companion behaved as sedately as if they had known each other for centuries. But there was a warmth between them that made me smile in joy for Schwartz's sake.

Handsome James looked like a man sublimely in love and I could not help ribbing him. 

I noticed the curious looks the woman with the exotic features was giving me.

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Lucien strode in after a while, gripping my chin as he kissed me hard on my mouth after he