Kaius barely reacted. He just stared at the empty whiskey glass in his hand, the lingering burn in his throat nothing compared to the hollowness inside him.
Jae continued, his voice laced with the wisdom of experience. “Your father’s strength and your kingdom’s influence and wealth make you one of the most eligible heirs out there. If Rufus had known who you were, he wouldn’t have let that rejection happen so easily. They just lost the chance to tie their bloodline to one of the most powerful royal families. And from experience… rejection or not, I have a feeling this won’t be the last time you’ll hear or see them.”
Kaius exhaled slowly, nodding as he processed the warning. He didn’t care about Rufus or Dhalia anymore. All he wanted was to leave this place, return home, and put distance
