"Did you help by mentioning the truth, that I have never fed from you? Lying is considered a crime in the kingdom." Prince Damien took a step toward Eve. "I thought you knew the rules."
The other blood slaves gasped as Eve went pale. "Your Highness, please. I do everything in your honor. We all want you to be treated properly and with respect. I was merely trying to assist Lady Vienna as she does not yet know our ways."
"Your ways have nothing to do with the lady. How my bride will treat me is none of your business, and your assistance is not necessary or welcome. Threatening her with lies is not the actions of a loyal citizen." His nostrils flared. "It is the act of a rebel," Prince Damien said.
Eve shrank back before the prince, and Vienna put her hand on his arm. "Damien." Vienna ke
