A thunderstruck Alexina gazed at the emperor, unable to believe her ears. Her jaws dropped to the ground while her eyebrows disappeared into her hairline. The emperor's words were like a bolt from the blue to her.
"W-what-"
"Tch."
Before Alexina could say anything, Alastair released his grip. Exhaling, he clicked his tongue before turning away from her.
"Y-Your Majes-"
Before the omega could say anything, he just walked away from her. An astounded Alexina just watched the silhouette disappear into the darkness. After he went out of her sight, she turned towards the archduke.
"A-archduke? W-what was that?!" She asked, still feeling like she was dreaming.
"Ah…well, wait here for a moment," August replied, equally astounded. "Cyrus is drunk as well. Please allow me to escort him t
