“Had something befallen her?"

"Yes," Alick confirmed, his gaze narrowing as he noticed Wynter's excitement.

“Why do I sense a certain satisfaction in her misfortune in you?"

“What? No Wynter's feigned anger surfaced.

“Do you perceive me as such a wicked woman? We've known each other for so long, Alick. Surely you don't believe I would derive pleasure from her misfortunes, do you?"