Nadia
I scoff and roll my eyes. “Will you just tell me?”
He laughs, looking down at the fire. “Listen, Nadia. I heard everything you said to me last night. Or at least, I tried to. And I’m very sorry. I’m going to try to be better.”
My mouth falls open.
He raises his gaze to my face.
I snap my mouth shut, determined to let him eat his fill of crow.
“I wasn’t fair to you and I wasn’t kind. I’m sorry that I didn’t trust you. I should have. I’ve arranged for –“
“I’m sorry too.” I bite my lip, looking down, pissed off at myself for giving in so quick. I mean, three seconds ago I was ready to indulge in a pleasant morning of sipping coffee and listening to the Prince grovel.
Stupid conscience.
Cole pauses.
“I am,” I say, nodding solidly, not looking at him, my stupid pride not able
