Chapter 116: Touch (5)
"I am finished," Agnes said, taking a step back.
"Thank you. I know it was sudden to get me dressed again. I must find the head maid," Selene said, rising from her seat.
"Are you going for a stroll? I can get you a parasol," said Agnes.
"I’ve walked around outside enough for the day. It is inside the estate I must walk since I got lost again. I wasn’t aware Xavier knew about it. What?" Selene asked, wanting to know the reason behind Agnes’s smile.
"You have become quite comfortable saying his name. The lord must be quite pleased with it," Agnes said, imagining his smile when he first heard his name from Selene. Agnes had been awaiting when Selene would causally speak to the lord.
"Well, I did say I would need some time to get used to not using his title. He is my husband so I must use his name. I didn’t know you took notice of such things. I sometimes worry about you going over to his side one day," said Selene.
Agnes was surprised to hear Selene say this. "Never! While I enjoy seeing how the lord tends to you, I am most loyal to you. Not even the queen could command me to turn against you."
"I know, Agnes. I wasn’t thinking you would backstab me. I don’t mind that as my maid you have taken a liking to my marriage or if you one day are able to speak with Xavier. I know there isn’t much for you two to speak about other than me but I don’t want it to be that you fear him," said Selene.
"I cannot help it. He is intimidating," Agnes spoke softly but had a feeling it was still heard by Xavier. It was mostly his gaze and how powerful he was. There was more to Lord Blackthorn than see at first glance.