Chapter 106: His Name Only She Knows
Alexandra looked at the big mansion that appeared to be carved out of a big boulder rather than built using individual stone. In other words, it was a very fancy tunnel that was well-furnished and carved to form a big house.
The entrance was a big iron door with statues of horses that touched the ceiling of the hall. The pillars all had intricate stone works and grand stairways led to the second floor of the mansion.
Ithildin left them at the door and Maximus dismissed him. They stepped in and Alexandra could sense the pleasant temperature inside the mansion and it was very quiet. Not eerily quiet but it had a peaceful calmness.
"Sirius!" Maximus called and his voice was carried around the entire mansion without any echoes.
Alexandra was amazed at the acoustics of the place and was curiously looking around. She found it weird that certain parts were covered with cloth and everything out here was blunt and unpolished. Even the floor.
She thought of asking Maximus about this weird construction, but she sensed a dark cloud hanging over Maximus’ head. It appeared that he is not very happy to be here.
"Your Royal Highness!"
A small bunch of people ran towards them and the one leading them was a man who appeared to be in his sixties. And the maids and servants behind him also looked old. They all looked surprised to see him here and the old man in the lead cleared his throat.
"Welcome, Your Majesty," he bowed placing his hand over his chest.
[Highness?]
Alexandra found that address a little odd. She figured that Maximus hasn’t visited this place for a long time. The last time he came here must be when he was a Prince.
"Prepare lunch for us," he said and grabbed her hand. She winced sensing it was ice-cold.