23.|| The Punishment.

Lilliana’s POV

Gulping down the bile that had already formed at the back of my throat, I made my way carefully and delicately towards him and despite being so near, it felt as though he was so far away from me.

Getting to his study table took more work than making the tea I was going to serve him. Gently, I placed the tea on the table but still, Nikolai didn’t look at me.

It was as though I was invisible and no matter what I tried, Nikolai didn't acknowledge me. He stood and walked past me like he couldn’t see me as he went to his window

His eyes wandered as he looked around and thoughts started running through my mind. I should’ve thought more about this before going through with it.

I didn’t think it through and now I look like one of those girls that’s desperate for a man.

“You can leave the rest of the breakfast on the table too,” he deadpanned, “but you’re dead if anything happens to the papers.” He added and I nodded.

Clearing the table, I arranged the files and the sight of my