Chapter 477: A Quiet Admission Between Two Men
Evander regarded Alistair for a long moment before he spoke.
"I had not the least notion that we stood in opposition for the winning of Her Highness's heart."
Alistair stared at him.
Then, despite himself, a laugh escaped him. "You cannot possibly utter such a thing with a straight countenance. I make light of a great many matters, Evander, yet I must confess I am in earnest now. Besides, I am the amusing one between us. You ought not to usurp that distinction from me."
Evander gave a quiet chuckle.
"You merely claim the title of the amusing one. I cannot recall a single instance in which you have proved truly diverting."
Alistair sighed more heavily this time and affected an air of thorough injury.
"You know full well that I put a question to you—a rather direct one, if I may be permitted to say so. Rather than evade it, as is your custom with a great many things, you might simply answer me."
