Alexander's lips imperceptibly shook as the girls around him discussed and critically dissected his story.
All of it was of course made up, Alexander had just said this to entertain the girls.
But who knew they would take it so seriously?
They were seriously discussing the whole thing… huddled together and excitedly chiming their own opinions like,
"No wonder the spice is so expensive. Those eagles must only lay eggs a few times a year. " and
"He only managed to survive because his brother intervened, trying to get in the eagle's way. Ahhh… what a tragedy!"
Seeing this, Alexander seriously wondered how he was supposed to break the news. For a moment, he even thought about letting the mystery and romance remain.
But ultimately thought better.
As wives of a pasha and in charge of various responsibilities, it would not do for them to remain so gullible.
So clearing his throat with a small cough, Alexander noted,
