"Well mother, what do you say, the life of one useless and pathetic empress to save the reputation of the empire and the ancient families, isn't it a good deal?!" he asked with a maddened laugh.
Khalia paused her chest expanded and contracted rapidly, as her eyes expanded in size, Lucian felt a pang of exhilaration at the change it was the first time he had ever said or done anything that truly took her by surprise.
"What d-did you say?" she asked with her blue eyes visibly trembling, one hand fell on her belly the other she placed over her heart.
Lucian smiled coldly, "Wouldn't it be great?" he asked, "Just think about it, when word spreads of your noble sacrifice for the empire your reputation will forever be enshrined and unshakable, and for once in your useless life you'll do something commendable?"
