Feeling happy about her success, she motivated Alec with sweet words about Cassian. Only she knew how much her mouth hurt from lying so much.
But all for freedom and money!
Alec reluctantly helped her. He did not like the Duke. If he was his father, he was an awful father. But if he is not, then Alec could not deny that the Duke had provided them with a place to live and delicious food. He would not be an ungrateful bastard as they said. He wanted to thank the Duke.
"Would it be enough to thank His highness, my lady?" He was not sure as he looked at the large crown of flowers in his hands. He was sure the Duke would have a real crown embellished with jewels!
"Yes! It looks perfect!" She clapped her hands as she stood up and held his hands and pulled him too.
"But it would be better to ask His highness about it." She held Alec's hands and pulled his reluctant body towards the palace.
