"How about going out with me tomorrow?"
Alaric blinked and turned to her. "Milady?"
Selene gave a soft chuckle, then shook her head. "Oh! That came out wrong way."
She stepped closer, her tone shifting to something calmer and cooler.
"There's a council meeting tomorrow. The nobles and officials from the eastern territories have been summoned. Gavin Trost's arrest stirred things up. His lands are up for redistribution and vultures always circle quick."
Her eyes darkened slightly. "But there's bit more. The beasts are moving strangely in the woods, I'm pretty sure, you are aware about this one too, right?"
Alaric gave a small nod, listening silently, his eyes steady on her.
Then Selene met his gaze with a faint smile.
"I want you to come as my aide tomorrow. You're sharp, capable, and you can also fight if needed. I'm just a simple woman, Alaric. I need someone to protect me."
He almost choked.
Simple? Weak? He laughed inwardly.
What a joke.
