What an idiot! How could Rowan say that as if it couldn't be a sensitive topic, especially when hatred was involved? He then darted his gaze at Duke's face as he got up from Duke's lap. "Uhm, wait, I… it was about your name!"
Duke only laughed before reaching out to stroke Rowan's face. "I know. There is no other reason for it to come up, especially when talking with Arryn. I'll reserve the story of my mother's betrayal for another day. As for you calling me 'Dominique,' it's fine. Actually, I never thought my name would sound so sweet when you say it."
Instead of a blush, Rowan pulled his face long. "I'll just call you 'Duke' in public. I don't want to always open this up when someone questions me calling you by name."
