It is unreasonable."
"That feels judgmental."
Sebastian crossed his arms.
"So, Where were you when your room was being searched?"
Not a question.
Lucian stayed silent half a second too long.
Mistake.
Sebastian noticed immediately.
Unfortunately, so did Alaric.
Lucian sighed dramatically.
"This conversation suddenly feels invasive."
"What were you doing outside the room?" Sebastian pressed.
Lucian looked offended instantly.
"Can a young man not pursue mysterious nighttime activities peacefully anymore?"
"No."
"Please, let's focus on the main issue for now"
One servant made a choking sound trying not to react.
Alaric lowered his gaze briefly.
Lucian strongly suspected he was hiding amusement.
Traitorous behavior.
Before Sebastian could continue interrogating him, Alaric finally intervened calmly.
"Regardless of where he went, someone searched the chambers while he was absent."
That shifted the atmosphere immediately... Quieter now.
Sharper. Because yes.
