A gift

"What is that supposed to mean, Ambrose?" Sebastian asked, looking at Elliana, who was equally surprised as him.

She sat in her bed, looking at Ambrose with quirked brows. She wanted to hear what he had to say to her.

"I saw you crying in pain when he broke your heart. How can you forget about that pain so soon? Did he threaten you with it? Did he force the kiss on you? You were clearly angry in the morning and afternoon, even before the fight, and -" Ambrose glared at his king to Elliana's surprise.

"Mr. Ambrose, I don't -" Elliana started, but Ambrose sighed.

"I am sure he manipulated you. That was why Lucas was so confident that our king would be able to persuade you quickly. I can't believe you, sir. You used your vampire manipulation on your ex-wife?" Ambrose asked, and Elliana raised her brows at him.

"Wait, vampire manipulation?" Elliana asked.