Chapter 130: Sacred Robes and Hidden Life
(Alexander's POV)
I leaned back slightly after breaking the kiss, letting the moment settle. Grace’s cheeks flushed in a way that made her look even more radiant. But the brief intimacy had to give way to more pressing matters.
“Now,” I said, my voice firm but still carrying a warmth for her. “Show me what happened to the ceremonial robe.”
Grace hesitated, her expression shifting as she turned toward the neatly wrapped gift box. Without a word, she handed it to me, her fingers brushing mine briefly. I could sense her emotions—disappointment, frustration, and a lingering vulnerability she tried to mask.
When I removed the robe, my eyes immediately narrowed. The hostility infused into the silver markings at the waistline was unmistakable. “
