Yala’s POV
He studied me, unsure if I was really going to go through with my threat.
"I just came here to say that you gave a nice speech, even if they were all lies," he said, changing the subject entirely. He certainly knew I had the guts to do it; he'd always thought I was a little crazy, even when we were kids.
"Oh, thank you, Your Royal Highness," I said, flashing a wry smile. "And if you're claiming they’re all lies, why didn't you contradict me in front of everyone?" I asked.
He stared at me, not answering immediately. I thought he wasn't going to respond at all.
"I wasn't going to get involved in a fight that wasn't mine," he finally said, after what felt like an eternity.
I just rolled my eyes.
"Oh, how nice, thinking only of yourself, Charles, the most selfish man in the u
