Like Halina had mentioned, the Emperor was standing at the exit of the Rose Villa, dressed handsomely, his red hair swept to a side. He looked quite relaxed and Shirina would have to admit that she liked this expression on him than the one she had seen. He must have sensed them approaching because he lifted his gaze to see them. There was small stutter in her step when their eyes met and she was embarrassed how his intense golden eyes affected her. She thought he wouldn’t care how she looked but the slight widening of his eyes proved her wrong. He stared at her long enough to duck her head down to avoid his gaze.
“You are here.” He noted.
“Yes, we are.” Halina replied, a touch of fondness in her voice.
That made Shirina turn her eyes to observe the lady. Halina had a gentle smile her fa
