ALEXANDER
I left my office several minutes after Cole and Jacob had left. It was already very late, and I was looking forward to retiring to my chambers.
The corridors were quiet as I made my way down the hallway. Most of the household had already retired for the night, leaving only the occasional guard stationed along the passageways. I acknowledged their greetings with brief nods and continued towards my chambers.
When I entered the bedroom, I wasn't surprised to find Faye asleep.
It was well past the time she usually retired, and considering how late I had returned, I hadn't expected her to remain awake waiting for me.
The bedside lamp was still on, illuminating the space around her. She was lying on her side, facing the empty portion of the bed, with the covers drawn up to her wai
