Chapter 158. Forbidden Intimacy

Lord Xeik's POV

"Oh," I mumbled, relaxing a little. Then suddenly my defenses heightened, what if Castilla was the one responsible for burning the papers? What if she knew about her father's involvement with shapeshifters, stealing from the south and what not? I dismissed the thought from my mind as quickly as it came, feeling guilty. It was not like King Ares ever included her in decision making. She did not even attend the early morning briefing that her father had with the noble lords each morning.

"May I come in?" Her soft voice floated through the air.

"Of-of course," I stuttered, adjusting my robe. "You can come in my lady."

The door creaked open slowly. She had a small smile etched on her face as she walked in. Castilla was undeniably beautiful. Her eyes were a warm blue colour and hair long black hair casca