This time, he actually jerked back. Barely but still noticeable. The people around her grew nervous at her words. It might have been unnerving to everyone else because she did not have a temper per say, but Deven Black might have disrespected her to the point where she might be livid.
But that was far from the truth. She was not angry. Although it was true this was the first time she was being denied something in Ruvesta.
“Mr. Black? Will you be willing to accept the responsibility of the words that have escaped your mouth?”
He did not dare look up from the bow.
“Yes, your highness.”
“Good. I do not like people who refuse to take responsibility for their actions.”
She huffed and stepped towards him. He tensed.
“Please lift your head. Master Black.”
He did so, apprehension swimmi
