62. Guest

Ella's POV

"Who is that?" The count growled as he raised his head up from my neck.

"It's Peter, my lord." The butler said. "The door man says you have a guest."

"I'm busy." Ronald replied, looking at me with eyes shining with breath.

I held my breath, hoping he would have to leave.

"I told him but it seems the guest is important. He wouldn't have come up here to tell me of his presence if it wasn't important at this time of the night." Peter explained.

Ronald growled, running his hand through his hair in exasperation. "Who the fuck has the wrong timing ever?"

"It's the bureau leader." Peter said. I could hear the restrained chuckle in his voice. He must be amused at the count's frustration.

"I will be right outside." Ronald sighed.

"He is waiting for you in your study."

"Leave." Ronald scowled, glaring at me like it was my fault that he had an unexpected guest.

I guessed I could say it was my fault in a way. The moon goddess must have heard my prayers.

"Yes, master." I said