(Astrid’s pov)
While standing next to Andrea, I feel safer. Even though he isn’t responsible for my safety, he’s the only person who’s managed to survive from my past. A sense of familiarity helps me in feeling protected around him.
“So, are there any other nobles that you’ve tried to reach for swearing allegiance?” questions Andrea.
From the nature of his question, it can be deduced that he has changed significantly. Earlier, he use to belittle me for being a woman. That seems to change greatly.
“Well, I shouldn’t say it but I’m a woman. That’s a liability in these times. People would rather trust a corrupt man than an honest woman. Therefore, I am suffering greatly in approaching anyone,” I reveal my troubles to him.
Andrea pulls me into a corner as he lets in on a secret, “Sinc
