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The moonlight illuminated Nicholas’s dark good looks, even more unreal against Denison’s subdued handsomeness. While the crown prince looked unbothered, Denison was agitated, hands gesturing wildly and movement jerky.
“You said you were going to seduce her and get her to like you.”
“I was.” Nicholas grinned. “But I got distracted by your very lovely servant.”
“You left her entrails all over our area, and I had to clean up all the mess. House Rue does not take kindly to their servants dying.”
“You are from House Rue, aren’t you?”
“You shouldn’t be gallivanting around fucking and feeding from servants anywhere, especially ours. That wasn’t part of the deal.”
In the blink of an eye, the grin disappeared and a hand was on Denison’s throat. Denison tried to get it off, but the tight grip had the man choking.
“Funny, but you make it sound almost insulting,” Nicholas mused. A hard look came over him, replaced by a lighter one, as he smiled at Denison. “Are you sure you are not insulting me, Denison?”
The man frantically shook his head, choked once more, and turned purple. When Denison’s eyes were closing, Nicholas let him go and watched as he scrambled back. It took a minute for Denison to regain his composure and finally register the waiting silence.
“I wasn’t insulting you,” he said quickly, a hint of panic in his tone. “I’m sorry if I implied it. Why would I insult you?”
“Oh. Are you gaslighting me now?”
The way Denison paled showed his fear of what would happen next. “No, I’m not gaslighting you. I’m sure…I’m sure you have a very good reason for your actions.”
The man braced for the attack. But Nicholas stayed in his spot, turning towards the window and looking down.
“Actually, I don’t.” Nicholas shrugged. “I just liked your servant. She was charming and kind. She also tried to resist.”
A chuckle rang out. For the first time since listening in, Nate felt a coldness settle down his spine, growing as Denison stammered.
“She’s not of importance.”
“I know, but it’s not about whether your servant was important or not.” Nate couldn’t see Nicholas’s face, but the tone was crystal clear and matter-of-fact. “I’m next in line to be king. I can do whatever I want.”
“Right. Of course.”
“Including offing your servant and you not complaining one bit.”
“Yes. I understand. I apologize.”
Nicholas sighed, then spun back to face Denison, who was still massaging his throat.
“Don’t worry too much. I will seduce your cousin. You will get what you want, too.”
“Make sure she’s dead.”
The next chill came as all of Nate’s suspicions boiled up to a conclusion that he didn’t like at all. The two men mentioned more names, some in passing and others in great detail, not speaking of death. Then they circled back to House Rue.
“Make sure she’s dead.”
“You said that twice already, and it’s getting annoying. I’m bored of this conversation.” Nicholas approached Denison, eyes glinting. Denison pressed against the wall. “The plan’s all set in motion. All you have to do is sit tight and wait for it.”
“Right.”
“I’m really bored now, so...goodnight.”
Nate ducked to avoid being seen as Nicholas passed close to the corner that he was lurking in. Seconds later, Denison rushed away, muttering under his breath.
“It’s going to be all right. He’s a means to an end.”
