"I never expected to see you in my castle, much less while it's off-limits," he said. He scowled, "There'd be no need for the politeness, Darcy, since if I had my way, I wouldn't want to be here." Even Darcy was taken aback by it.

What a rude response! In fact, he merely addressed her by her given name. After Jeremy, Viscar was closest to the King. And when he stared straight ahead, his gaze landed on the equally tense Sucy. He had no idea he'd be seeing that face again so soon. He prayed Spenser wouldn't intentionally harm her.

"I see’. The conversation proceeded while Darcy spoke. So, I...