Ackerly hadn’t exactly planned to be spending the month in the Reine household. His own home was undergoing renovations, so for the time being he needed someplace to stay.

While Louvel was out on some business trip, Ackerly was given the house to himself. Until you showed up.

You were Louvel’s only child, and weren’t meant to be back for another two weeks. Although Ackerly hadn’t met you, he’d seen pictures—and you were more stunning in person.