What a fool

Yetsune found herself reluctant to part ways with Callan, even after their earlier argument. They caught up on everything that had happened since they last met, and she confided in him about the Noble Consort's attempt to arrange a marriage between her and the Third Prince. 

"The Third Prince?" Callan repeated, his jaw tensing slightly. "That's… quite an honor."

Yetsune studied his expression, trying to gauge his true feelings. "Is it? I hardly know anything about him. Have you met him?"

Callan's lips tightened. "We studied together briefly at the imperial academy."

"That's all?" she pressed.

He nodded, then shifts the conversation. "And how do you feel about this… marriage arrangement?" His eyes searched hers with an intensity that caught her off guard.

Yetsune scoffed lightly, surprised he would even ask. "Actually, I've already told the Noble Consort about us," she revealed.

Alarm flashed across his face. "You did?"