Chapter 209: The Queen’s Call
"What are you trying to do?" Rylen asked, staring disapprovingly at Caius after Lord Charles walked away. The blonde had left at some point, but the crown prince had been completely oblivious to that.
"That’s my line," Caius replied as he took the goblet filled with wine out of Rylen’s grip. The latter didn’t argue or try to stop him, as this had been the routine of the night, and Rylen had brought the wine specifically for the crown prince.
Occasionally, Rylen would find Caius and try to pacify him with a goblet or two. So far, it seemed to be working, but he could tell that Caius was getting increasingly impatient, as his attention was clearly elsewhere—especially since he had so deliberately ridiculed the lord. Rylen knew if he hadn’t stepped in in time, it would have surely escalated.
"You should know better than to harass Lord Charles."
Caius pulled the cup from his lips. "Only you would call that harassment. Besides, he should know better than to try to taunt me—especially in that manner. Mother didn’t throw a ball to discuss such matters. It’s precisely for the opposite. You’d think he would have some decency."
"You’re the last person to talk about decency, Your Grace," Rylen said in the same tone.
Caius glared at Rylen, clearly unimpressed. "Where were you?" he asked, remembering he couldn’t find him earlier.
"Well, since you refused to answer the Queen’s call, I had to do that for you," Rylen replied, looking past Caius, but he quickly returned his gaze to the crown prince’s face.
Caius frowned. "I didn’t see you with her."
"Perhaps you didn’t look hard enough," Rylen curtly replied.