63. Asena
My heart is still racing when Caspian turns to Bernard and the two security guards. His voice is calm but carries steel.
“Benard, I think I need to show my uncle something, bring him back. Now.”
Bernard nods and moves quickly. I stand between the twins, Zavian’s arm still around my waist. My cheek still burns with the memory of how close Allesandro’s hand came to striking me. Disgust lingers in my stomach, heavy and sour.
A minute later, the guards escort Allesandro back into the dining room. He looks furious, cheeks flushed, but there is a flicker of uncertainty when he sees both twins flanking me.
From the look in his eyes, I can see that he's afraid though the old man tries hard to rein it in. He doesn't want to show fear before the young ones.
Caspian steps slightly fo
