She didn't expect this kind of request from him. She was already expecting him to make her do something intimate, but his words threw her off.
"Did you not hear me?" Alaric's voice broke her from her stupor.
"I apologize, Your Highness. I was just a bit surprised. Excuse me." She adjusted her clothes before she grabbed the letter.
What is this?
Isn't this a letter from the crown prince?! Why would he ask me to read something this important?!
Mathilda felt inexplicably nervous. She was only a servant of House Silversword and someone of her status would never be allowed to read classified information or documents.
Is he making me read this so he would have a reason to execute me?
Her mind spiraled out of control as she began to overthink the motive behind Alaric's actions.
Alaric noticed her trembling hands, making him raise an eyebrow. "Don't be nervous. I just want to hear your thoughts about the crown prince's decision."
