Louis and Meredith

Chapter 56

Alucard and I went to see his brother after spending some time with our kids and bidding farewell so we could fulfill our assignment.

Azarius smiled meaningfully as soon as we arrived. Then he looked up at me and Alucard, waiting for what he would say next. "How about the jewelry Alucard needed for his next diplomatic mission?"

"My artisans are still working on it. His Royal Highness has already looked at the work in progress." I glanced at Alucard and saw him nodding, agreeing with my words. Then, he looked at me and winked, making me want to throw knives in his direction.

I almost rolled my eyes and returned my gaze to Azarius, who was looking amusingly at us. "It seems that the relationship between you two has been improving. Did something happen while Alucard was in your estate, Grand Duchess Bellwood?" The naughty smile on his lips meant that he knew what was happening between us.

And I couldn't help but have chills down my spine, suddenly remembering that Alucard an