Chapter 63
Federico eased himself out of bed, careful not to wake Azalea. But her eyes fluttered open anyway. She stretched, then frowned at the hard lines carved into his face.
"Why are you frowning?" she asked, propping herself up on her elbow.
He shook his head lightly. "It’s nothing you should worry about."
She sat up fully now, her voice firm. "Don’t do that. Don’t shut me out. Something is wrong, and I deserve to know what it is."
Federico sighed, walking over to where his clothes were laid out. “My father gave me a task. He wants me to handle the punishment for the traitors and criminals locked in the dungeon.”
Azalea's brows drew together. Punishment is expected for traitors and criminals. So why do you look like you’re carrying the weight of a hundred wolves?”
He paused, fi
