Chapter 59

Scarlett The ride back to the quarters stretched under a sky heavy with gray clouds, the kind that seemed to split but never did. My mare’s hooves struck a steady rhythm. Honestly, seeing that Alexander was taken a back by the words that I had used against him, made me feel refreshed. I tucked the parchment of envelope that Kane had given to me, under Alexader’s command. After all, I still had to discuss it with Lucien as soon as I arrived at the quarters. ‘You did a good job going against him.’ Kaya’s voice curled sharply in my head. In a good mood, I couldn’t help but tease her. “I thought that the reason why you were gone earlier was because you were scared of him.’ “Of course not! I didn’t disappear!” Kaya’s voice this time was loud and raised. “I listened to your conversation and even look at his ugly faces whenever you gain an upper hand against him! He deserves it!” I let out a laugh. “I know right. But I don’t want to stop it like that. If he keeps on insisting going on my way—