The True Heir

Christmas

The Lafayette household was in a flurry of activity as the staff prepared for Christmas Eve.

The mansion was decorated from top to bottom with festive lights, garlands, and ornaments.

The scent of freshly baked cookies and hot cocoa filled the air as the cooks and bakers busied themselves in the kitchen.

Roland Lafayette, the current head of the Lafayette family, was strolling through the garden with his lover, Seraphina.

She was dressed in a simple yet elegant black dress, her long black hair framing her delicate features. Roland himself was dressed in a pinstriped suit with a red tie, looking every bit the successful businessman that he was.

"Seraphina, my dear, do not concern yourself with your maid duties tonight. You are my lover, my equal. I will make it known to everyone when we sit down for dinner tonight," Roland said, taking her hand in his.

Seraphina smiled at him, the warmth of his touch spreading through her body.

"Thank you, Roland. I appreciate it."

They continued w