The sun had already set but the servants were still not done organizing the things in Lauren and Alec's chamber. Lauren wanted some changes and Alec's things also needed their own spaces, especially his table and load of case files.
While she was busy supervising the servants, the door opened and Alec went in. She looked at him with disdain.
"I'm heading to the council, my wife. I will make sure to be back by midnight," his tone was cold despite how sweet his endearment might sound.
The endearment was like a curse in her ears but as much as she wanted to mock him, she couldn't because the maids were listening.
"Take care, my husband, and don't take too long. I will be waiting," she said with a smile but her eyes held a disdained look.
Alec didn't say more and left the room.
By the time of dinner, Lauren didn't join the others in the dining hall with the reason that she was still organizing their new chamber.
