Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

Claim Me 462 Chapter Eighty

ALIYA'S POV

heard footsteps approaching and quickly hid the book I had been reading. Empress Julia never liked seeing me with leisure novels; I doubted I was even allowed to read anything that didn't concern my studies or my future as the god of light's chosen.

"Empress," I addressed.

"You look well," She said, "How have your lessons with Cynthia been going?"

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"Very well, she is a good teacher." I lied.

learning an ancient, 'forgotten' language called Sumerian. Most times, all I imagined was shoving the textbook down her throat. I couldn't deny that

don't expect less." Julia said. I could tell that wasn't exactly the reason she was here, and she was getting to that part soon. "Have you seen Trian by any chance? I've sent a few soldiers to find him,

would I know where he is? He spends more time with you than he does with me' -I would have said, but of course, I knew better than to say that

will be sure to inform him that you asked for him." "Good," she said, heading to the door. As soon

Trian, aren't you?" she

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is, and he

behind

he seemed to like having... sex with her, and maybe that's what maddened me the most. He was rarely with me he spent most of his time

bed and walked to the door. I peered through the hole in the door but couldn't spot any soldier

was there. My heart raced. Could this be my chance? I knew I couldn't escape this place; I was no fool, but perhaps I could pay the city a visit one more time. Trian had shown me the way; I wouldn't get lost if I stuck to our path But what if I got caught? I mean, last time, I had Trian by my side to