Chapter 115: Apology Is Not Enough
Alexandra looked out at the garden trying to find sharp words to say to him. But rather than the pleasant greenery in front of her, she found herself to be mesmerized more by his minty scent. She let out a sigh. There is no salvation for her, alright. She’s trapped forever to his allure. Defeated, she spoke to him as a lovely wife would talk about her day to her husband. "She asked me to call her "mother". She wants me to relax as she has accepted me..."
"Relaxation in her presence? She is a snake, Lexa... Just be careful," Maximus’ hand reached above to her chest as his lips kissed her earlobe.
"I know," Alexandra didn’t think that his warning is needed and her tone was indifferent. "I don’t..." she took in a deep breath as his warmth spread on her bosom.
Maximus sighed and walked away, leaving her sigh like a pair of bellows. She angered him, it seems and she turned and look at his stiff shoulder.
Maximus indeed was angry with her careless attitude. She was like this in the presence of Luke only for her to get used by him and get stomped under his boots.
«Stupid Coxcomb! Will she ever realize how grave the situation around her is? She is careless as always! That’s fine... she doesn’t have to do anything. I will take care of everything for her.»
"I am going to have tea with one of the women staying here... A Lady-" his heart prickled with guilt and he hardened his heart to look at her.
He had to do this to send a strong warning to everyone concerned. It seemed like just with the grand welcome they planned, those ministers are under the impression that he is a changed man who accepts their requests. They should know who is in control in this place.
And it is not them.
"A woman?" Alexandra placed her hand on her chest. She didn’t know why but at the moment she felt like someone is squeezing her heart like how a maid would wring the clothes to dry. "An advisor of yours, perhaps?" she wanted to make sure that she is panicking for no reason.
Maximus looked at her lost for words. The brightness from the window illuminated her soft cheek and he observed her cheek gradually blushing red. No, she was not blushing out of excitement. Because if she was excited, her bright eyes won’t get red along.
"No, it’s..." he walked towards her. "She’s one of-"