Easton leaned in close. "No, I mean something truly unusual. Things that go beyond the ordinary… abilities that most people can't do." His gaze drilled into Iyana's, seeking any crack in her calm facade.
"I have no idea what you are hinting at," she replied, her voice steady, but just the slightest edge of nervousness slipped through, betraying the perfect mask she wore.
Easton's lips curled into a skeptical smirk as he straightened. "Is that so?" he drawled, as though already knowing her answer was a lie. "Well, it's not like it matters right now. But there is something else I need from you."
Iyana raised an eyebrow, wary of his sudden shift in tone. This Easton… he was acting different. He wasn't the same cold, righteous prince she knew. "Depends on what you are asking."
He flashed her a faint smile. "Find the mage who infiltrated the Aurora Palace and helped Princess Maria escape."
