Page 22 of Sweet Dominion

“It was unnecessary for you to have Yan take the body.”

“I didn’t realize how close Monique and you had gotten.”

I glanced around. “I’m surprised you didn’t bring Yan with you to cause more trouble.”

This odd sigh left him. “I actually did bring Yan.”

I quirked my brows. “You did?”

“She’s in the kitchen.”

“With Moni?”

“Yes.”

“No.” I prepared to get up.

“Son.” He held up his hand. “There’s no need. Yan is not a threat to you or Monique anymore.”

There was something strange in his tone.

I watched him. “Why do you say that?”

Before he could speak again, Moni entered with an elegant cart and all my attention went straight to her. She wore a stunning blue gown that was so sexy on her body. Honestly, a crown should have been on her head because she truly looked like a queen.

Cameras flashed and for a few seconds, I hated that others would get to see how beautiful she was.

My father clearly knew what was going on in my head because he simply whispered, “You must learn how to share her with the East.”

“We’ll see about that.”

On top of the cart sat a beautiful blue pot containing her carefully prepared blend, alongside the pot, stood the traditional cups that had belonged to my mother.

The sight of it all made my heart swell with pride.

Oh my.

She drew closer and then I noticed something in her eyes—an unease that wasn’t usually there.

Huh?

I leaned forward a little.

Is she nervous?

Of course that made sense but. . .there was something else.

I assessed Moni further. Usually, she had a confident stance but now her shoulders appeared tense.

When she stopped at the edge of the table, she fidgeted with the side of the pot.

Also, I could see the flutter of her eyelashes, the slight trembling of her hands and the anxious shift of her weight from foot to foot.

Her eyes darted around the room, as if searching for some kind of escape.

Something is wrong and. . .I don’t think it’s about the tea ceremony.

Chapter five

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