"Where were you?" Magnus' voice echoed through the entire room as Cassiopeia entered. All the servants hurriedly left the room and closed the door behind her, leaving her alone with the crown prince.'
Cassiopeia hesitated for a moment before approaching Magnus, who was sitting in his chair with a scowl on his face. She could sense his anger and frustration, but she wasn't sure why.
"I'm sorry, Magnus. I didn't mean to keep you waiting," she said softly.
Magnus scoffed and stood up, towering over Cassiopeia. "You didn't answer my question. Where were you?" he demanded.
"I told you, I went to have tea with the Empress Dowager," Cassiopeia replied, confused by Magnus' sudden hostility.
Magnus clenched his fists and glared at her. "Don't lie to me, Cassiopeia. I saw you with Zaradin in th
