Aldrian sensed someone approaching the room and instantly recognized it was his father! He felt his father's presence right in front of the closed door, followed by a knock.
Aldrian glanced at Princess Loraine. Although his face remained expressionless, she understood the unspoken warning. She knew better than to try anything foolish, as the consequences would be severe. A sense of foreboding gripped her—offending this man, who seemed to hold the Lust Devil's life in his hands, was not something she dared to risk.
"Excuse me, Your Highness, may we speak for a moment?" Aldrey's voice resonated.
Princess Loraine, fully aware of what she needed to do, responded promptly. Aldrian had already deactivated the soundproof formation that had been shielding the room.
"I'm sorry, Young Master Aldrey, but this is an inconvenient time for me to have a conversation. I'm in the middle of changing my clothes. We can speak after I'm finished," she said.
