章 279: 279. Players And Pawns (3)

After the meeting, the nobles began to file out one by one, each offering their parting respects to the King and Damon.

Damon and I made our way toward the grand entrance of the palace, our steps echoing in the long corridors.

"Why wasn't I informed of this new man in the palace?" I demanded, my voice low but edged with an undercurrent of irritation.

"Please forgive me, Master. That man… he has been living in the palace since the banquet a couple of months ago. I didn't see how that would be significant," Damon explained, his tone apologetic but tinged with the hint of unease I'd come to expect from him.

"Every damn tiny thing is important, Damon," I sneered, my eyes narrowing as I watched him flinch. The tension in my chest made my pulse quicken. There was always more to the story—there always was.

"I'm sorry," he muttered again, clearly flustered.