VAELDRIC'S POV
I ended the call just as Father started walking toward me. Sergio's last words still echoed in my ears.
"His Royal Highness escorted her personally."
I still wanted to believe there had been some mistake. What business did the Crown Prince have that made him personally escort Seraphina?
If it was true, then Adrian had been remarkably reckless this time. Didn't he realize the domino effect his decision could lead?
Everyone knew Seraphina was still legally mine. How could he take her away without asking for my permission first? Or had the royal family decided to cast me aside, just like the rest of the nobility?
"You look like you've just lost a war."
Father's sharp remark came the moment he reached me. I didn't answer. Keeping silent had always been the skill that save
