“Accept his rejection already.” My hand stopped inches away from my mouth when an unwelcome voice invaded the air around the calm spot beside a fresh water spring I’d favoured on a stop to Leif. It was away from the rest of the entourage. Away from Eugan whose gaze I’d escaped. Because while it felt strangely good to hold his attention, it was also a perfect reminder of all the things I wished to forget. So when we stopped, I made the escape.
But apparently the momentary peace I sought was not to be had with the witch now standing behind me. Flashing a glare past her, I was met with countless guards looking at a loss for words at being unable to stop her.
“I’ll get rid of her at your word.” I had no doubt Alad would do just that, but this was no social ball where I could simply let my b
