He recounted everything, beginning with their departure from the mansion. As Liliette listened, her eyes burned with anger.
Knights from a nearby baronet’s domain had arrived at the Isles estate, claiming to be acting under her orders. Antonio had felt relieved at first, believing he was in safe hands. But that reassurance was short-lived. Their smooth journey came to an abrupt halt when imperial knights intercepted them on the plains of Arcadia.
Though there was no physical confrontation, Antonio had been confined to a carriage and taken straight to Cadis without ever learning why or even seeing the Prince who had summoned him.
“And then, in the dining hall…”
Dandelion kept interrupting, adding his own commentary whenever a familiar part of the story came up. Liliette felt dizzy just hearing about how brazenly disrespectful Vlad had been to the Princess—especially regarding her health. Her neat brows furrowed deeply with each revelation.
