Chapter 86. The Tower

Ayla POV

"I don't know if I want to be Queen or Empress, but I do know that right now I'm your lover, I'm your mate and I don't care if people know it!" I sighed. "Honestly, it won't make much difference if they think I'm with you or Victor, or both... Either way, I'll be a target."

Strïth took a while to answer, he's thinking about everything I've said and what he knows. I haven't invaded his mind or tried to sense his emotions,

"All right..." Strïth spoke after a few minutes and gave me a light kiss on the lips. "But we need to keep the situation that you're in with Victor and me."

"Why?" I asked because I wanted to understand the situation.

"So that people see that your position is privileged because both the Emperor and the Prince Imperial want you. It has two effects: people will be more afraid to do anything against you, while those who are trying to hurt us will try to hurt you even more." Strïth began to explain. "Besides, we still need to slee