Chapter 187. Alcohol Stains

Lexcis Aeden

I am fast asleep with my head on the desk when I hear it. My head is already pounding, so this is not helping. I am in the conference room, and we just finished a far-too-long conversation with Chantel, Laurence, and our top guard.

"The security must be maximized; he cannot just enter the castle without anybody noticing."

The sound is persistent, like someone is beating on the door.

I lift my head from the rough wood desk. A small blanket is wrapped over me. Even if it is entirely too warm and thus unneeded, I think Chantel's decision is charming.

"It is apparent that she did it," I murmur, observing Laurence's lack of concern for my warmth or comfort.

The thumping continues, and I quickly exit the office.

I follow the noise, which is coming from one of the rooms. I believe this is either Veronica or Zave's room.

"Hello?" I knock on the door before entering, not wanting to witness a nude Ambrose sibling or another naked Am