Blaine rushed down the stairs towards the carriage, waiting for him, his heart still pounding like crazy. He couldn’t believe he had actually hit another person—no, he had hit Marquis Hesna, of all people! Just a few years ago, he would have never believed he was capable of such a thing, but it all just… happened. It was like he couldn’t control his body once those words started pouring out of that old prick’s mouth.
He didn’t regret it, though. He should have done something earlier—probably not something that could have him thrown in jail, though. If Hesna went to His Majesty about it, Blaine could get in serious trouble. He had insulted and attacked a powerful noble, after all.
Still, it was worth it. He had broken off the engagement. He had freed himself of all those shackles. His fam
