The Scarred Prince (Tales from the Kingdoms of Fable Book 1) by Erika Everest

Author:Erika Everest [Everest, Erika]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781913972011
Publisher: Eddally Publishing
Published: 2020-10-27T16:00:00+00:00

Sebastian stared into the fire. It was dying down, he should add another log. But he didn't move. It had been a long time since he had relived his curse and its aftermath in such detail. Everyone around him these days had been there when it happened, so there was no need for explanations. And his family danced around the topic, afraid of upsetting him by reminding him of it. As if he could forget, with the evidence branded on his face!

He hadn't expected Sienna to ask him, though her directness shouldn't have surprised him. He found he didn't mind her knowing. In fact, he felt lighter having confided in her. There was something about her that made him sure she understood his trauma relating to his past more than most. Probably because she had her own traumatic past, though he still wasn't clear on the details of what had happened to her.

He broke out of his reverie and got up to leave. Marcus was standing in the doorway watching him. How long had he been there? Sebastian had been more lost in his thoughts than he had realized if he had failed to notice another presence in the room.

Marcus looked meaningfully at the empty seat across from him. “Have you proposed to her yet?”

“Who, Sienna?”

“You’re too smart to play dumb, Sebastian. Of course, Sienna. You’re in love with her.”

His protests spluttered into silence under Marcus’ knowing gaze. His best friend knew him too well. “Okay, maybe. Probably. Yes. But just because I love her doesn’t mean the feelings are reciprocated.” That was the real sticking point. Friendship and compassion and understanding were wonderful, but they weren't love. “She hasn’t seen my scars yet.”

“So show her! What’s the worst that could happen?”

Sebastian stared at him in disbelief. “You do recall Lady Camilla’s visit?”

“Do you really think Sienna is like Camilla?”

“No, it’s just…”

“You’re afraid?”

“Yes.” There were not many people Sebastian would admit that to, but his best friend deserved his honesty. “I don’t think I could take being rejected again. I need more time to be sure that she’s the one.”

“Don’t leave it too long, or you might miss your chance. Sienna came here to learn to fight and become a Ranger. Who’s to say she won’t go back home to Cadiza now she’s completed both objectives?”

Sebastian’s stomach lurched sickeningly at the idea. His reaction told him all he needed to know about his feelings, and yet still he hesitated to voice them. He needed to ensure her acceptance, complete his stealthy courtship, before he could make himself vulnerable like that again. Marcus stared at him, and Sebastian could see the judgment in his eyes. But it wasn't cowardice staying his hand, only prudence. “A few more days, that’s all I need.”

After all, how much could happen in just a few days?

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