Chapter 14

“I made several potions for her. Helped her with a soothing balm. She needs her strength, so I made the horsebalm for her, and—”

Lucien stopped writing and gave her a knowing look.

Baski stopped speaking. He never asked for details—he didn’t need them—but Baski never failed to give them, anyway.

He started writing again. His face devoid of emotions, he stared down at the scroll in front of him.

“She asked whose order it was that she should be left alone,” Baski spoke again.

Lucien’s bulky shoulders stiffened, and he paused writing. He raised his head to stare at Baski without saying a word.

“I told her it was my order. I didn’t tell her it was yours, as you instructed,” she provided quickly.

His muscles relaxed, and he lowered his head to continue writing again. He demarcated the scroll and drew a new line on it.

“She requested potions that p-prevents a baby,” she rushed out.

His head shot up and he stiffened. His face, that was