"I knew you were a feisty one and would need a little training but don't worry once I'm off work I will turn your disobedience to obedience. Soon I'll have you under me," he warned her with a smug smile, "Be a good girl and follow the rules and that way you will have nothing to worry about. Don't forget you have no where to run, Katherine."
"Do you know how long I have been waiting to have you here in the mansion. So many sleepless nights trying to find you but here you are now. I will give you everything you ask for and keep you happy here," he said closing the distance between them and snaking his hand around her waist ready to kiss but Katherine pushed before her hand raised up instinctively leaving her hand print on the man's face.
Trying to ignore the many curious eyes on her, Maxi raised her goblet to her lips. Though the knights formed a protective blockade around her, the weight of constant attention was still draining.
As they were out of vegetables, she sauntered over the main road that lead to the market. Looking around as she walked, she found two men beating another man. Though her footsteps slowed down, she didn't stop to watch it, instead she carried on. The last time when she had seen something similar like this, Malphus had stopped her, reprimanding her to walk and not butt in others' matter.
"Due to a circumstance I will be accompanying Lady Caroline today. I would like to take you there the next week. I apologize for the change of plans," he gave an apologetic look.
Upon opening the door, Maxi was greeted by Ulyseon and Garrow, both impeccably dressed for the occasion. Ulyseon looked striking in a navy blue coat over a silver tunic, his sleek silver hair elegantly tied back in a ponytail. Garrow, in contrast, wore a lustrous black leather coat over a crimson doublet.
Maxi was admiring the gown in the mirror when the maidservants hurriedly ushered her to a seat. A sweet-looking young woman skillfully dried and combed Maxi's hair, weaving the locks at her temples into several braids. These, along with the rest of her lush tresses, were then neatly arranged in a pearl-studded snood.
"Lady Loren and you Sir will be stripped out of your titles. While Lady Magdalene, you will lose your title and your hands that you treasure so much. My lovely Giselle what shall I say it was fun while it lasted, but I'm sure you will be remembered. Guards prepare for her execution for treason," Alexander gave his final word before getting up and walking out with Elliot.
Hadeon's finger gently lifted her chin, raising her face to look into her fierce blue eyes, and he remarked, "It is time to leave the old life and embrace the new one, unruly monkey. Your master will make sure to take good care of you," his words echoing in the quiet library.
But then Hadeon surprised her when his free hand pulled out a handkerchief from his pocket, and she loosened the tightness in her fist. Straightening her hand, he wrapped it around the wound and said,
Maxi was speechless. A heartbeat later, she remembered her resolve to welcome him warmly. Smiling through her tears, grateful for the rain that disguised them, she replied in a voice thick with emotion, "Welcome back."