“I behaved abominably last night. I let my rage consume me. It wasn’t befitting of a king. Or a man, frankly.” I hesitated, then turned to face Kane. My heart almost couldn’t take the sight of him. He looked as if he hadn’t slept all night, his hair disheveled, his eyes red. And still he was nearly too handsome to behold. Exhaustion lined his expression as he regarded me. “I am so sorry,” he said, his voice weary. “And for whatever it’s worth, you were incredible in the forum. As brilliant as you are beautiful.”
