Chapter 147

XANDER

The messenger looked exactly as I thought he would. Dressed like he was born three centuries ago and holding a handmade bag close to his chest like he had some treasures inside.

If he was worried by the fact that the meeting was in the underground part of the house. He didn't show it. He just lowered his head in greeting and waited for me to direct him.

Something about him kept me on edge so I paid extra attention to all his movements. He looked nothing more than a scared intermediate at first sight. But I know Dreaya wouldn't send someone she thought was pathetic.

So by all means, he was more dangerous than he looked.

"I have a message for you, your highness."

I had forgotten when last I heard that title. I couldn't help cocking a single brow at it. He wasn't even looking at me in the eye to see my not very impressed reaction.

"What it?" I grumbled, seeing how he was making no effort to show me