Chapter 26: The Gifts (2)

SAXON LEFT not soon after he gave the gift, leaving Morgaine alone with Alesteria.

It is now her turn to give her a gift.

"It is not as grand as what Duke Versomer gave you so I don't know if you'll like this." Morgaine said as she presents her gift.

By the tone of her voice, Alesteria knew that it was a personal gift and unlike the gift that she has received from other people, this one is sincere.

And she likes sincerity the most.

Alesteria smiled widely at Morgaine and made grabby hands towards her, excited to open the gift which made Morgaine smile in relief.

She gave Alesteria the box and helped her open it, revealing a locket with a picture of Alana from when she was young.

This was the first time Alesteria saw Alana because every portrait of hers was kept somewhere by Xerxes order, probably in a special room only he knows.

She knew Alana by name, but not her face. So, when she saw the small picture in the