A retirement. That was unexpected.
Aurelius didn't know how to react to this news. Normally, he would be overjoyed, finally having what he had worked for all these years.
He didn't feel the way he expected. The thrill and excitement wasn't there.
His eyes trailed in the direction where Silvanius had been staring. A portrait of him and Bethany.
When he came into Silvanius's private chamber he was stunned to find it there. He thought Silvanius had gotten rid of all the paintings which had Bethany in them. He never imagined the emperor kept one back in his private chamber.
Aurelius sneered at Silvanius. He wasn't expecting this from his father of all people
"You think you can abandon the throne after this chaos. Nice try father." Aurelius spat each word through his gritted teeth. Abrielle's head darted between Aurelius and Silvanius. She was a bit lost in their dynamics
