Chapter twenty-five

There had been a lot of Rogues at the border today and Alexander went to meet Claire late as usual.

The rogues were not the triangle rogues but normal rogues. He killed them all, sparing only the leader for questioning. He left that to Aiden.

Heading towards his room, he walked slowly and silently, already knowing Claire would be asleep.

But when he got close to his room, he found the light on which only meant one thing; she waited up for him.

He was both angry and happy about it. Angry that she hadn't rested because of him. Happy that he was finally going to have a conversation with her after so many days.

Pushing open the door slowly, he found her on the couch, folded into a ball, her back to him and a book in her hands.

He waited for some time by the door just admiring her. He knew he wouldn't be able to get the picture out of his head.

He contemplated standing by the door and just admiring her or announcing his presence. He chose the latter as he cleared his throat, and walked