VANESSA POV “Octavia if you have anything important to say, then do so quickly because Axel is waiting for me at the dining room and I don't want to keep him waiting," I said rolling my eyes. “You call him Axel?" She asked as she stared at me shocked, I smiled inwardly. “Any problem?" I said. "No, actually I wanted to invite you to dinner, I'm preparing only for the concubines.” She said smiling sweetly, though I know she was anything but sweet. "I am sorry but I'm not interested in any dinner you or any of the other concubines are preparing.” “Why?" “Because I'm not interested, if you may excuse me I would take my leave now, Axel must be very worried about me,” I said as I began walking away. "When did you become this bold?” She asked in surprise. I stopped on my tracks, and tu

