Kyril's POVMother chuckled softly, the sound tinged with dry amusement. "Always one step ahead of himself, aren't you, Kyril?"Before I could respond to this, she turned eyes to my beta."Marcus," she said, "please leave us. I wish to speak with my son privately." "No," I opposed, the word escaping me instantly.Both of them turned to me in surprise."You will say whatever you have to say," I continued, looking directly at her, "in the presence of my beta and me." My mother paused, and I could see irritation as it flickered across her eyes. But she was quick to mask it behind a slow exhale and a courteous nod. Then, she stole a brief glance at Marcus."My lord," Marcus said, stepping forward. "I must leave you both to–" "Stay," I cut in, my eyes not leaving my mother. She shifted her weight, discomfort tightening the lines around her lips. This pricked me, and just as I was about to turn to Marcus and dismiss him away, she finally spoke."Fine, then."With that, she took a small,
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