Alexei looked beautiful and peaceful, almost like they did have one of the most dangerous creatures in their dungeons, and what was even worse, was the fact that their top brass weren't even talking to each other.
Everyone was going on with their duties while the Rykov siblings were enjoying giving each other the silent treatment. It was like a competition, one that was cut short when Khalil showed up where they were, panting like he had been running the fucking marathon.
"My queen! My queen! There's been an accident in the dungeons!" the royal messenger rushed into the palace lobby where Hera was seated with her brother. Mikhail had been frowning at her for a while and she couldn't even blame him.
What Hera had done was risky, and while this was her kingdom, she still needed to be careful. Mikhail still wanted to scold her, but as much as that could have been a good idea, he had already learned more about his sister to know that she wouldn't listen.
