Empire of Seduction
peror. She knew the emperor was up to something but h
r your highness," she said, tryin
ying the gardens," he said. "But I think
than before. As Karen's
e, Alexa kept wondering what he had plan
ll, private chamber deep in the heart of the building. The ro
or said, gesturing to
But she knew that she had no choice
he said. "I know all about your past, and I do hope you know the reason why
nds her thoughts filled with doubt and a
at I care about is your... potential. You have a certain... spar
d filled with suspicion. What
id, his eyes locked on hers. "I want you to work for me and
in her thoughts. She knew that the task wasn't goin
aptured her attention. A symbol that connect to the sha
ential," Alexa said, her voice in a subdued t
der. "Ah, Alexa," he said.
ation. She knew that she had to to
ked, her voice sh
ke yourself comfortable and i do h
mber, her mind raced a bit. She knew
to hushed corridors and dim candlelight. The scent of wax and perfume lingered in the air,
hair, and the necklace the king gave to her, a knock on her door broke the silence.
ce steady, though her heart
ed inside, his eyes scanning the
ited?" Alexa asked, arching an eyebrow, trying to keep her
id and deliberate. "Only when the lady in question seems intent on p
as she removed the last pin from her hair. "I don't need
tone sharper now, his breath whispering against her ear. "Because whoever sent you that note at the gala 'b
gaze in the mirror. The gravity of his words was
ve no business with any Shadow Concord or whatever you call them" she turned towards Karen l
their own tactics against them." Karen said. "We'll use their own tact
she knew that she needed his help. She was caught in betwee
y a cold, calculating gaze from Karen, a
rying to keep her voice steady, tho
heir game, of course. But thi
ng eerie shadows on the walls. Alexa felt a b