Talia held her breath, astound at Lukas intensity and boldness. Why would he blurt out like that? Someone could have easily heard him. Apart from that, she's happy that the truth was out in open.
Her betrothed turned towards her, his voice merely a confused murmur. "What is he saying, Talia? Is it true?"
At least Ajaxson hadn't lost his calm. That's something. She sucked a sharp breath before softly smiling at Lukas. "Yes"
"Oh"
That single word hung in the air for several seconds, neither of them saying anything. She kept squirming on the spot, nervously eyeing Ajaxson and Lukas. The Prince was by her side, his hand rubbing her back.
"How long has this been going on?"
She felt like being interrogated by Ajaxson all over again. Something she had to go through with her father. Talia di
