I heard Caius swear under his breath, and it gave me a small sense of satisfaction even though I knew it was because he was about to say something that would upset me.
“I told you I was busy today, Talia. I have every right to chastize you for showing up at my private room unannounced if I want to, but I’m not going to do that. And I am not going to try to tell you that you were mistaken about what I was doing, either. I know you’re not an i***t, and I am not going to treat you like one. You came to my room and found me with another woman - you know that you aren’t the only person in my life, and you knew that I was busy; I don’t know how you expect this conversation to proceed, but those are the facts I am laying out before you say anything else.”
I clenched my jaw, and took a deep brea
