Phoenix:
Sebastian!
It was not what he said but how he said it.
I felt a jolt in my chest, and something deep stirred in my heart.
Jai smirked but didn't remark as if he didn't believe the king.
"Phoenix spends the night with no one, your highness," Jai kneeled on the ground, but his words were bold enough to annoy the king.
"And I'm not a no one," There was amusement in King Sebastian's voice, and I wished I could shake both of them.
Jai's jaw clenched, but he didn't say anything out of respect. He got to his feet and turned to me, "I'll walk you to your…"
"No need," Sebastian cut him, "I'll walk her to her room."
Jai's eyes turned towards me, asking me silently to speak up. But right now, I needed to stay neutral.
Those four cruel women were already my enemies, and I couldn't afford a fifth one.
Jai's eyes were still on me, waiting for my response, "Phoenix?"
