Chapter 75
"Alexander, do you have any idea how much it kills me to have to come to you to be the solution to my problems? I am only asking you to make use of the princess’s affections for you now so that our return to the palace can be good. The king’s letters are filled with anger. I am to calm his anger with good news," said Richard.
What good news could be brought when they weren’t out at war? They were advised to be kind to their guests. The very guests invited here by the king.
"I have done plenty for you. I didn’t question why two young men were alone, never speaking of family, and were so quick to join the army. I did what I could to have your title raised to captain. Now, isn’t it time you do something for me in return?" Richard asked, sitting back in his seat.
"Did you give me the rank of captain because I deserved it, because of the princess, or so you can have me do something for you in the future? You are confusing me now, commander," Alexander said, disappointed with all that Richard said.
A man with a wife and children should not speak so easily to want to give them up all for more money and status.
Perhaps it was because Richard didn’t know his story. That Alexander was so easily given away for money. Alexander would rather hold on to his family than be so cruel as to leave them.
"I am trying to do what is best for all of us. What is best for you? I don’t know about this woman who has your heart since you have never spoken about her-"
"I have," Alexander interjected. "I have mentioned a girl I have first loved before. I can’t speak of her too much as I have to worry about going back to the princess about it and I was right not to speak of her everyday."
The last thing Alexander needed was for the princess to know about Rose. The princess might be able to find Rose thanks to her power but what happens next would not be good.