Chapter 524

• Sany trembled and, from where she stood, bowed in reverence. It was then that I noticed Ethan’s hands were shaking slightly and his jaw was clenched. It seemed that I was the only one who noticed his aggressive posture at his side, while the others kept their eyes fixed on the woman, pitying her for her ignorance.
• “She should apologize,” I heard some people whisper. Sany didn’t open her mouth, and I had the impression that when Ethan told her to be quiet, he was issuing a command from the king.
• “Everyone, leave! Leave me alone with her!” Ethan ordered, leaving us completely confused about what was happening. Some seemed to want to argue with his orders, but when they saw the fury in his eyes, they decided to just obey him. As soon as I moved, too, Ethan grabbed my wrist. “Not you! Please stay!”