Collecting Promises

Collecting Promises
Regina and the servants there looked very curious about the topic of their conversation. “But I haven’t allowed Alexandra to move to a palace just like that. Palace two has rules that must be obeyed too.” Regina spoke again, making Stevan look back at her.

“Sorry, Queen Mother. I'm the king of this kingdom. Of course, I have more right to control all the residents in this palace,” Stevan replied. He had guessed that the queen mother would make it difficult for him to take Alexandra out of palace two. If only time could be turned back, he would not allow the woman to move from the palace one. Whatever the reason.

Regina was silent. She could no longer make excuses if Stevan had already brought his title as king, where all authority was in his hands. "If the king wants Alexandra to move to palace one, then the king must also release the punishment for my five palace servants," she said.

Stevan wanted to deny it, but his hand was suddenly held by Alexandra. As if the woman did not allow him to deny and vent his emotions. He took a deep breath, then looked at the queen mother bravely. "Okay. I will release them. But with one condition. Cancel my engagement with Martha and announce this news to all corners of the kingdom."

Regina clenched her fists very tightly, holding back all the emotions raging in her heart. She just kept silent. There was no way she had to cancel the engagement between the king and Martha. Moreover, the palace officials already knew, and they all supported it. "If that is what the king wants, then I will decide to hand over my five servants to the king. It's up to the king to give them any punishment. Because they deserve it for their own mistakes," Regina said, without any regret at all.

The five servants immediately widened their eyes. “Queen mother, please forgive us. Help us. Don’t let us go to prison,” said one of them while sobbing. They continued to beg the queen mother for help and apologize to the king. However, their efforts were in vain. Several royal guards began to arrive and take them away from the second palace hall.

“Thank you for the queen mother’s wisdom in making decisions. Then, I will take my leave first.” Stevan gave a respectful salute as a sign of his devotion to his only grandmother. After that, he took Alexandra’s hand and took her away.

“I will never cancel your matchmaking with Martha. Even if you reject it, I will still make sure that you two are united,” said Regina, making Stevan and Alexandra stop in their tracks.

“If that is the queen mother’s decision, then from this moment on I will decide to fight you. I don’t care about the relationship between us anymore,” replied Stevan, with a fierce gaze that made Alexandra shudder in horror when she saw him.

“King, aren’t you being too much to say that to the queen mother?” said Alexandra while packing her clothes.

Stevan, who was sitting on a chair in Alexandra’s room, continued to observe the woman’s every move. “No,” he answered shortly.

Morgan was also in the room and chose to help Jolla pack her clothes and belongings. “Rather than just sit there like that, you had better help Alexandra, King. Pregnant women shouldn’t be too tired,” Morgan quipped while glancing at Stevan. Jolla just smiled.

“Oh, no need. I can do it myself,” said Alexandra, who felt awkward with Stevan’s presence in her room. Who knows what the servants of the second palace were thinking now, seeing King Stevan visiting the room of a lowly servant like her?

Stevan stood up from his seat and approached Alexandra. Without asking permission, he immediately told Alexandra to sit on the bed, and he started putting her clothes into her bag.

After finishing packing, the four of them left the palace two areas. There was no greeting at all from the queen mother. There were only servants who saluted the king. “It seems like the queen mother is furious with you, King,” Morgan whispered.

“I don’t care,” Stevan replied while continuing to walk, looking straight ahead.

After arriving at the first palace, Alexandra was immediately told to prepare food for the king. “But, King, I haven’t arranged my things yet,” Alexandra said, before Stevan entered his room.

“No need. Leave your things to Jolla,” Stevan replied while looking at Jolla.

Alexandra saw that Jolla already had a lot of things to bring, and she felt bad about giving her things to the woman. “Morgan…” Stevan called, signaling to his personal guard.

“Let me carry your things,” Morgan said, taking over Alexandra’s things.

“Thank you.” Alexandra smiled so sweetly.

“Come into my room quickly!” Stevan snapped, not wanting to see Alexandra showing off her smile to another man.

“But I haven’t prepared food for you,” Alexandra said with an innocent face.

“No need!” Stevan replied with a cold and flat expression, then walked away and entered his room first.

“Come in quickly, Alexa! Before he turns into a monster,” said Morgan, scaring Alexandra.

“He’s so weird,” grumbled Alexandra as she started to enter the king’s room.

She continued to follow Stevan’s steps until she accidentally bumped into his back. “Oh my, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to.”

“Always careless,” grumbled Stevan, then sat down on a chair.

“What should I do now, King?” Alexandra looked around, looking for something that needed to be cleaned or tidied up. However, everything in the room looked neat and very clean.

“Sit beside me,” said Stevan, patting the sofa cushion beside him.

“Can I?” She looked hesitant.

“Of course. Come here!” Stevan patted the empty sofa cushion.

Alexandra followed Stevan’s instructions. When she was sitting beside him, Stevan suddenly lay down and rested his head on her thigh. Her face immediately blushed seeing the king's spoiled attitude. "Are you tired?" she asked softly.

"Yeah. Let me stay in this position longer," Stevan replied while closing his eyes, enjoying the moment that made him so comfortable and calm.

"Okay. I allow the king to use my thighs longer," Alexandra replied, making Stevan smile. Slowly, her hands began to dare to touch the king's hair and stroke it gently.

"Can I get a service like this when I need it?" Stevan asked, still with his eyes closed.

"Yes. Whatever the king wants," Alexandra replied, smiling.

"Okay." Stevan became more comfortable in his position.

"How can I return to the human world?" Suddenly, the question came out of Alexandra's mouth, disturbing Stevan's comfort.