Scarlett's POV
The ride back to the quarters stretched beneath a sky heavy with gray clouds—the kind that looked as if they might split open, but never did. My mare's hooves struck a steady rhythm. Honestly, seeing Alexander taken aback by the words I used against him made me feel refreshed.
I tucked the envelope Kane had given me, under Alexander's command, securely away. After all, I still had to discuss it with Lucien as soon as I arrived at the quarters.
'You did a good job going against him.' Kaya's voice curled sharply in my head.
In a good mood, I couldn't help but tease her. "I thought you disappeared earlier because you were scared of him?"
"Of course not! I didn't disappear!" Kaya's voice was louder now, agitated. "I listened to your conversation and even watched his ugly fa
