Chapter 68: Reagan questions Lumiére

~ Lumiére's POV~

"So Arin told me that you're seeing someone..." Reagan started, without warning. He immediately noticed the shock on Lumiére's face after he had spoken. The High Lord had clearly not been expecting him to know about this or discuss it.

Reagan could see the confusion in Lumiére's eyes, and he knew he had to explain how he found out. He recounted how after their outing the other day, Arin had called him and told him about a certain lady in Lumiére's life who he had no idea existed.

Lumiére's expression turned to a frown as he arched a brow at Reagan. "Arin told you this? Why would he say something like that?" he asked in a low, careful voice.

Reagan knew he had to be honest with Lumiére, so he replied, "Kind of... not exactly his words though."

Lumiére nodded gently and swallowed before looking at Reagan. "I'm not seeing anyone, Reagan. I don't know where Arin got this idea from, but I assure you it's not true," he denied.

A lie.

Reagan sat on the edge of the bed and wa