Alexander glanced at Laurel, his hands tightening slightly beside him. "Laurel, is that true?"
"No, what she had said was all lies. You can check the surveillance if you doubt me…"
"I don't doubt you." Alexander cut in, his legs moved forward, but stopped when his gaze fell on his sister and cousin who were now held by the soldiers.
"Take them away," Laurel said, turning her face away from him:
"Laurel…"
"No, don't beg for them." Laurel cut in, her voice a little shaky.
Alexander could only swallow his words as he watched them taken away. The moment they walked out of view, Alexander stepped closer to her.
"Are you okay?" He asked, his eyes trailing over her ruffled hair.
"I'm fine," Laurel replied, her gaze lowered. She didn't want to meet his gaze. "Do you also feel that it is unfair that you are not the leader of the fortress? Do you despise me for that?"
