Amelia’s POV
The next morning, I decided to put my plans into action, as the training courses were set to start. I couldn’t work and train at the same time, especially since I was trying to train in secret, so as we were having a quick breakfast in the kitchen, the girls already off to school with their bodyguards, I told Damien, “I think I might want to stay home today.”
Damien looked at me with surprise, but there was also some relief in his face. My staying home had been what he always wanted, so I had rightly assumed he wouldn’t ask too many questions about it.
He still had some, however.
“Are you feeling well?” he asked.
“I am,” I said. “I’m just a bit… overwhelmed. I think I’d like to stay home today until I feel a bit stronger.”
I kept my words as close to the truth as possibl
