That day, the Emperor had stayed behind to stay by her side till the delegation had left. And people of Nishak were equal parts scared and grateful for such blatant favoritism by the Emperor towards them. Once they had left, Shirina had thanked him sincerely which he had waved off saying that it was his duty towards her.
He left quickly, not letting the conversation dragged on.
“Geez.” Sir Darren complained at his blatant lack of manners as they watch the Emperor leave. “Would it hurt him to be a little nicer?”
Shirina finds herself giggling, “He is actually quite nice.” Her words shock both Sir Darren and Emily but her eyes stay on the shrinking back of her husband.
“I see.” Sir Darren said, his eyes following her gaze.
Then he bid her a quick farewell exclaiming that he cannot be
