Raziel POV
My veins surged with molten fury as I locked my gaze on him. My fists were rigid, a silent promise of their latent power. How dare he stand before me pretending as if he didn't understand what was happening?
"How on earth did you uncover the rogues' hideout?" The words slipped from my lips like a snare, a deliberate trap I had set. I glanced at Kylan, our eyes briefly intersecting, a wordless accord evident between us.
Taizel held his ground, unfazed by my piercing gaze. "I happened to be present at the park, your highness. As for..."
"You were there?" A furrow deepened between my brows, skepticism seeping into my tone. My fingers began tapping an impatient rhythm on the desk, a reflection of my smoldering impatience. Why was he confessing the truth when a lie could have b
