Scarlett’s POV:
“How was I supposed to know that you weren’t aware?” Sebastian questioned back, his voice laced with exasperation. I paused, the accusation forcing me to concede his point, if only internally.
He instantly fired again, pressing his advantage, stepping closer. “You’ve been acting as Princess Sylvianne for a decade now, living in this palace, and you’re telling me you haven’t ever seen the King’s right-hand man, Duke Arindale, in person?” His words dripped with disbelief, and I clenched my jaw, a defensive heat rising in my cheeks.
“If I had, then I would have told you, Sebastian. You know I would have,” I retorted, my voice tight, frustration bubbling to the surface. “Kael is the first person I want to get revenge on! He’s the one who led the attack on Dragon Valley!” I
