Alexina bit her lower lip, unable to form a sentence to explain the situation. She couldn't just say that she was afraid of him. Unconsciously, she tried to hide behind the royal wizard, who was standing next to her. Cyrus arched his brow upon seeing a squirming Alexina. Being a gentleman, he stood in front of her, covering her.
"Your Majesty, please don't force her," Cyrus said in a gentle tone. "She is afraid of you."
"Hm?" The emperor arched his brows as he glanced at his queen. "Afraid of me?!"
"Pardon my impudence, but His Majesty had strangled Her Majesty a week ago. As a result of which she is still traumatized by the event and she isn't comfortable around you," Cyrus stated like an automaton. His voice sounded firm while his eyes looked straight into the emperor's orbs.
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