Chapter 92: The Price Of Her Return
"Slade," Caius called as soon as the door closed and the three of them were left alone.
The poor man shivered. At no point during the course of his journey did he think he would end up in the crown prince’s presence. He had simply thought he would deliver the letter and be out of the castle. Someone else would come and get Rose and all matters about this will be done with. He didn’t like nobles—never had—and the royal family was the top of that.
"Yes, Your Highness," he replied immediately, forcing out his voice.
This was the first time he had ever laid eyes on the crown prince. He had caught glimpses of him on his horse a handful of times when the prince passed through the town, but never this closely. The crown prince was as scary as they said. His scar gave him a dark demeanor, clearly stating he was the type not to be trifled with.
"Your lady has Rose," Caius said and tossed the letter, hitting Slade square in the face.
Slade nodded. He didn’t know the contents of the letter. He could read, but only barely. He would probably understand the contents if he tried to read it, but it didn’t mean he could recreate it.
"I should have known," Rylen cut in. "This is about Rose. Isn’t it time you let the girl go, Your Grace?"
Caius shot Rylen a look. "If I didn’t know you so well, I would be certain you had something to do with this."
Rylen immediately tensed up. It was the way Caius said it—almost like there was an underlying threat. "Do with what?" he asked, clearly confused.
Caius turned his gaze back to Slade, ignoring his cousin. "Is Rose with Delphine right this moment?" he asked darkly.