Chapter 56

Scarlett Lucien spun on me the moment the others were out of earshot. His eyes blazed. “Why did you come? Didn’t I told you to stay behind and wait for me first?” “Do you really think that I would just stay behind, quietly?” The words ripped out of me, unyielding. “Every rumor, every whisper, every letter he sends—it’s all about me, Lucien. Don’t expect me to just hide every of his petty attempts while you fought him under my name!” His hand raked through his hair, a gesture I knew meant he was close to snapping. “I expected you not to give him what he wanted. He wanted you here, Scarlett. And now every soldier within earshot is going to drag tonight’s scene back to the council and twist it before my men could stop it.” “I didn’t ask for their protection,” I shot back. “If they want to spread it, then spread it!” His chest rose and fell hard, his eyes locking onto mine. His voice dropped, but the words were still cut. “And what about me? You think I can just stand there while he circle