19. First Night Together

Ashlynn’s POV:

This little girl lept into Julian’s arms and he caught her, twirling her around with a broad smile on his face as she giggled.

“I’ve missed you too, Hazel.” Julian spoke, kissing her cheek and then set her down and she latched unto his hand.

I was resisting the urge to smack Julian’s head, then ask him a million and one questions about his daughter, especially the fact that he hadn’t told me about her.

I tried to mask my surprise and shock, hoping that none of those emotions had crept to my face because his family would be suspicious that he hadn’t told his dearest, darling fiancée that he had a daughter.

A scowl took over Hazel’s face as she noticed my presence, “Who is she?” She pointed at me.

“Another one of your dad’s concubines, sweetie.” That was Mrs. Kings answering before Julian could even speak. “Come let’s get you ready for bed.” She added, glared at me wickedly and then came over to get Hazel.

As her grandmother led her away,