“Give it a rest, Theobald.” Lukas waves a hand dismissively “Have a seat, Lord and Lady Sigmond.” Only now do I properly see the three people sitting next to him. My eyes widen for a moment as the go to the one in the middle. The ‘archivist’, whose now dressed to the nines, with his dark red hair
“Finally,” Lukas mutters with a curve of his lips “Let’s cut to the chase. How do you plan on getting rid of the curse, Sigmond?” Didn’t they speak to each other this morning? Damn, I should’ve asked about that while coming here. “I’ve read the information gathered so far,” Zen beings calmly “And
“And to introduce myself properly.” He turns to face me fully, amber eyes crinkled. His lax demeanor, his easy smiles and soothing manner of talking… it all reminds me of something, just can’t put my finger on it. “Alpha Leon Arzen, the current Alpha of the House of Arzen. The House of Arzen is l
“What’s he going to do? Tell them?” Lukas gives an incredulous laugh “Leon is the type to observe chaos from a far and enjoy it. He doesn’t like petty squabbles.” “Are they too unrefined for him?” I mutter “Definitely.” He answers anyway, and pours me a glass of wine too “Didn’t I tell you? We’ll
“You sound like you have someone in mind.” I say Lukas grins “Who better than the people who’ve already faced one of these Lycans?” Oh! Of course, since the bodies were cremated, it means someone had to kill the effected Lycans first. “They’re a tough bunch though.” Lukas puts a fist to his chin
Come along… Come along?! I stare dumfounded at the Empress’ face, far from any tact I’ve learned in my life. “What could you have to talk about with My Lady, Your Majesty?” Zen asks, coming to stand by my side “Isn’t this what you’re after?” The Empress gives him an unimpressed look “To restore t
“I would take that as a compliment, Your Majesty.” I make sure to hesitate when I raise my head again, peering at her. She gives me a smirk, slightly amused and starts walking again. I follow a step behind, but she beckons me forward, so we walk side by side. “Do you know imperial etiquette?” I d
“You two haven’t been properly introduced to each other, have you?” She says, then looks back at the Knight He doesn’t hesitate “Captain of the Empress’ Royal Guard, Theodore, at your service, Lady Sigmond. It is an honor to make your acquainted.” It takes very ounce of willpower in my bones not t