"What private matters do you have with Jasper Owens?"
Lauren was about to leave after the meeting was adjourned. But with Alec's question, instead of going straight to the doors, she sighed and turned to him. She saw it coming.
The ministers and councilmen had left, so only the two of them were in the courtroom.
"Are you curious because of his connection to the rebels? Or are you trying to pry on my private life?"
His lips twitched darkly. "Both?"
She wanted to roll her eyes.
"I will tell you later this night. I have to see my stepmother," she said before turning away, not giving Alec a chance to stop her.
When Lauren arrived at the Queen Dowager's chamber, the second she stepped in a vase flew towards her which she quickly dodged. Her eyes narrowed at Thalia across the room as the door closed behind her.
