My ex’s face went pale for the second time today and it was a record. Dorian always knew how to keep the façade. But when I turned and saw who stood behind my back, everything became clear.
Trion Valmont gave me the most charming and reassuring of smiles. And I couldn’t help but smile back.
“S-sir Valmont,” Dorian stuttered, losing his confidence at once. And the other boys at the table got quiet too.
The realisation hit me hard about why all the confidence was drained from them.
They needed Trion to like them. He was here to pick knights for the tournament, and it was every battle mage’s dream. It was the best start to a career, and it was the fastest way to bring honour to one’s family. And if Trion did not see them fit, they would simply stay as spectators. Because there were too
