Seelima was not interested in the service Alexander was willing to provide.
Rather, taking advantage of his eagerness, the shrewd woman asked about one of the most pressing matters in her heart- the true extent of Alexander's desire and what he wanted from the royal family.
This was a question that had been burning in her heart from the moment Alexander became pasha, and she desperately wanted to know if she could trust him.
While the weight and suddenness of the question caught Alexander quite off guard- he did not think this was the appropriate time to discuss this.
So given the Queen Mother had indeed brought this up…
"What does Your Highness mean?" He turned to look at her a bit defensively, wanting to confirm the query with caution laced in his voice.
