Chapter 15. Home Alone

AURELIA

The fact that I had just helped Julian escape from those who were after him in the early hours of that morning caused my hands to tremble as I placed a silver tray on the table nearby. As the cups kissed each other, letting out a mild clanging sound, my heart tightened. The last thing I wanted was to attract attention to myself, especially from this particular man. His reputation for evil and violence preceded him. It even left an aura of danger around him.

I took a quick glance at him. The Roman official seemed to be from a very lavish background since he preferred to have grape wine every morning. In reality, the grape did not even grow in the region. One of the maidens would have to travel for two weeks toward Constantinople just to purchase his monthly supply, at a very expensive price as well.

She was not allowed to complain either, lest she lost her dear life.

After hours of pressing and converting it to pure wine, I had been ordered to bring hi