Chapter 60

Scarlett's POV The ride back to the quarters stretched beneath a sky heavy with gray clouds—the kind that looked as if they might split open, but never did. My mare's hooves struck a steady rhythm. Honestly, seeing Alexander taken aback by the words I used against him made me feel refreshed. I tucked the envelope Kane had given me, under Alexander's command, securely away. After all, I still had to discuss it with Lucien as soon as I arrived at the quarters. 'You did a good job going against him.' Kaya's voice curled sharply in my head. In a good mood, I couldn't help but tease her. "I thought you disappeared earlier because you were scared of him?" "Of course not! I didn't disappear!" Kaya's voice was louder now, agitated. "I listened to your conversation and even watched his ugly faces whenever you got the upper hand against him! He deserves it!" I let out a laugh. "I know, right. But I don't want it to end there. If he keeps insisting on getting in my way—him and Faye—then I won't s