❝ I DON’T WANT TO ASSUME ANYTHING . . . ❞ her voice trailed off, an eyebrow cocked as poorly concealed amusement flashed across her features. the sun was setting beyond the domes of the little palace, & with its retreat, the facade of the sol koroleva slipped away. [ one difficult to maintain in the king’s presence more than anyone else’s. she was glad to be rid of it now, even if it must be reclaimed come morning. ] try as she might, alina could not relieve herself of the heavy weight of her responsibilities, her grief, her misdeeds . . . but turning a blind eye for a stolen moment or two was possible on her good days, when the night’s return did not immediately summon her to the solitude of her chambers.
❝ but i am assuming this means i won’t have to fend off any wayward & misdirected proposals from you anymore? ❞
❊ starter for: @volteney














