I constantly put on a smile despite the uncomfortable feeling flowing and dancing within me.
‘Seriously, how the hell did this happen?! Things are okay just a while ago!’
After leaving the training grounds with Azher, I went straight to my room to get changed. I certainly can’t meet him as to how I did with Felix. But when I arrived, the atmosphere is weirdly very tense and murderous. Turns out, Aiden was there too! He waited long for me in the guest lounge for he didn’t want to disturb my training. Azher’s untold visit is shocking enough, and now, Aiden too?!
“Is the tea to Your Highnesses’ tastes?” I ask, a huge smile showing. I’m trying to break this tension. One is my potential killer and the other is someone who can save me from being killed. Just what kind of drama plot is this?
“It’s good.” An immediate response from Azher, though he hasn’t even touched his cup.
“This tea is very nice.” Aiden replies in a friendly tone.
Again, s
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