Bab 76: The Servant Who Stayed (2)

Amarok!" Julian said, his voice laced with cheer as he beckoned him over. "We were just talking about you."

Amarok's face flushed a deep shade of crimson, his eyes flickering between the twins and Eirik. "You… you were?"

Eirik's grin widened. "Oh, don't worry, Amarok. They've just been telling me about the wonderful arrangement you all have." His voice was full of teasing mirth, but his eyes were warm with acceptance. "I must say, I'm impressed."

Amarok shifted awkwardly, not knowing what to say. He had always been aware of the possibility that someone might discover his relationship with the twins, but to have it openly discussed, by one of their siblings, no less, was something entirely different.

He didn't know how to behave around Prince Eirik now that he knew about the relationship.