Chapter 40: Lucas
Cassian didn’t give time to answer, "If you know what’s good for you, you wouldn’t approach her again." He almost grabbed Lucas’ collar but he refrained himself. That wouldn’t be good for his image.
There was a hint of surprise in Lucas’ eyes, but it lasted for a split second, he immediately lowered his head, "Yes, brother."
Lucas finished the task his mother gave him, there was no reason for him to stay where he wasn’t welcome.
"Linny, where have you been? I came to look for you but you weren’t there." Alaric looked angry but she could hear the concern. She didn’t mind getting reprimanded a bit. But she definitely had to clarify that it wasn’t her fault!
The wind magicians of the palace blew her dress dry in an instant upon the request of the Empress. Alaric couldn’t suspect a thing.
"Sorry, we were in an isolated area in the garden... Talking to each other."
Alaric narrowed his eyes and didn’t say anything, after a few awkward moments passed by, he let out a sigh. "Well, at least it’s over. We should get going."
"Weeellll..."
"What?"
Adeline was twisting and turning, she didn’t know how to tell her brother that they might have to come back another day. She didn’t get to ask the favour. And she definitely did not want to ask Cassian about Benedict, she knew they didn’t get along that well in the original story. She could sense that they didn’t get along now either. During their last conversation, just bringing up Benedict was enough to make the Crown Prince frown. If she had to ask for his help, she needed to build a better relationship.
"Adeline!"