23. Hardheaded

Amara POV

“Are you sure you didn’t just mix up her words?” He asked, giving me an expression I couldn’t quite comprehend. Was he being serious right now?

“No.” I heard her loud and clear.” I stated, an irritated look on my face.

He let out a sigh and stood up.

“I will talk with her.” He said.

“No. You won’t. I already handled her. I don’t need you stepping up to defend me every time something happens. I can handle things perfectly fine, myself.”

“It is considered treason to speak to your queen in such ways. I could have her banished from the lands. I could have her executed. I could even deny her the ability to marry my cousin.

“It’s fine, Sebastian. Don’t go trying to kill the girl over this. It has been handled. Besides, if she marries your cousin soon, they’ll be leaving.” I reminded him.

“You’re hardheaded. You do realize that, right?” He asked.

I nodded, “of course.”

He let out a breath and shook his head before standing.

“If that is what you wish. I wi