Chapter 150: The Corridor That Leads Where It Must
Lyria's POV
Sally found her voice first.
"Your Highness," she said, stepping forward despite everything that had just occurred, "according to the rules, you are not to be seen alone with a potential suitor candidate without a chaperone."
Her tone was respectful, but firm.
Before I could respond, Duke Aurelgrave spoke.
"If that is your concern," he said evenly, "then you may walk behind us and consider yourself the chaperone."
Sally blinked, clearly not expecting that.
Lucian did not pause.
"Though," he continued, his voice sharpening just slightly, "this would not be an issue if the correct route had been taken from the beginning."
There was no accusation in his tone.
But there did not need to be.
The words settled where they were meant to.
Sally hesitated, then tried again.
"It is admirable that Your Grace wishes to assist, however—"
"The broadcast has already begun," Lucian interrupted smoothly.
