Alexander
I felt rage bubbling in my gut as I got dressed. They had the worst timing. Was that what she had been thinking this whole time? That I would throw her away like a piece of trash one day? I glanced at her and my heart ached. What I wouldn't give to take her in my arms and tell her that wasn't true. As much as it took until she believed me. I cared about her far too much to ever want her gone. I offered to make her my bride. I felt a stab of guilt. Yeah, what a flippant offer that must have sounded like to her.
Sweet words from a man she thought of as temporary. No wonder she was so cold to me. As I left the room, I gave her a pointed look. I will talk with her about it tonight. She nodded her understanding softly as she held the blanket to cover her body. I flagged down a maid
