Karic looked up to see Phillip walk their way. His half-brother’s face was pulled in a mask of rage. And it was all directed at him.
Karic hissed and then looked away.
This was not the kind of morning he wanted to have.
“What?” Bella asked looking at him. He shook his head, wanting to pull her to her feet and drag her way from Phillip. But he didn’t want to cause a scene. The duke and his daughter had joined them. They will surely be surprised if he suddenly left them at the table.
He was a prince now, his image was important. Karic grimace because this was unlike him. He avoided Phillip at every turn. Now, he had to watch his every action.
Phillip came to a stop in front of the table.
“Good morning your Grace, Lady Marian, princess Bella,” he said his lips pulling into a snar
