"When did the matters between my lady and me become something an outsider can interfere with?"
Kael's voice was calm, yet laced with unmistakable threat. Raphael's words had already displeased him, and now this open reproach pushed his patience further.
He did not wish to ruin relations in front of Zora, but that did not mean he would tolerate accusations without response, and that too not from some other male.
The moment those words left his mouth, Raphael stiffened.
He had not expected Prince Kael to respond so sharply, nor to strike directly at his sore spot.
Yes… What right did he have to say such things? He is only a friend who didn't know her for a long time, either. On the other side, it was her husband with whom she had a wedding.
Reesa stared at the scene in disbelief. This was beyond anything she had imagined.
