Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Chapter Seventy

I walked into Julia’s chambers. The soldier escorting me waited behind.

“You may come in,” she called out to me, and I stepped into the private room, finding her naked. Trian stood nearby with a glass of wine, dressed only in his pants.

“Hey there.” He said to me with a smirk.

I couldn’t help the sudden anger I felt. I shouldn’t be angry; I should be happy that he was totally fine and I was, but he seemed a little… too fine. One would think he was one of the High Regents, given how relaxed he looked. He fit perfectly into luxury. I had been worried for no reason, but that wasn’t the real cause of my anger; I knew it. I looked away from him.

“You called for me, Empress.”

“Yes, I did. Empress Cynthia has decided to ignore your foolishness and engage you in lessons as previously arranged. You’ll be wise not to mess this up. I might not be as merciful next time.”

“Thank you for giving me another chance; I promise not to speak out of turn or disrespect her in any way.”

“Of course,” she said.

“Would that be all?” I asked, looking anywhere but at her naked body.

“Get me a robe; it’s over there.” She pointed, and I hurried towards her dressing room and returned with a robe. I helped her into it. “He’s a good–looking man.” She said to me,

“What?”

“Look at him.” She whispered, and I did. Trian put on his jacket; he was far enough that he wouldn’t hear us. “He is a good–looking man.” She repeated.

“I do not look at men in that manner, Empress.”

“Spare me. The whole city can see it, and you might be the chosen, but you are still a girl with eyes.

“I don’t think he is bad–looking.” I agreed.

“I hope you know the importance of remaining pure?” she asked silently.

I do.” I said, but for some reason my Heart sped

You may

away, and

word to him even as we reached my room.

picked up my book and began

mad at me,”

“I’m not.”

sure sound mad, even

maybe I am a bit mad at

“Why?”

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Chapter Seventy

couldn’t say the words. He walked to me; I tried to keep my attention on my book; I tried to remain unfazed by how close he was,

were worried about

me my book

will have it after you’ve answered my

you, but, well, I am not anymore; you seemed to be

are

book. You

“I lied.”

seem like much of a reader; you will return it soon.” I said, picking up another book, he

soldier to be this close to

to stand by the

“Yes.”

said, a smile curling on his lips. For a moment, I just watched him, then Julia’s words hit me, and I snapped out of it.

know you

“You don’t.”

“You’re different, Trian.”