Kaelan's heart was still pounding as he turned away.
The fear he had felt beneath Callista's killing intent had not disappeared. Neither had the humiliation.
He did not dare remain there another moment.
If he stayed any longer, he was afraid the mixture of anger and fear inside him would finally overwhelm whatever dignity he had left.
Kaelan hurried away without another word.
Zion watched his stiff retreating back for a moment before turning his attention to Callista.
The princess's expression had already returned to normal. The frightening pressure she had released moments ago was nowhere to be seen.
Then, as though nothing had happened, Callista's lips curved into a lazy smile.
"Darling."
Zion glanced at her.
She leaned slightly closer, her eyes filled with amusement.
"Were you completely moved by your fiancée's actions?"
Zion stared at her.
For a moment, he was too stunned to respond.
