Chapter 74: Actual Conversation

*Kiara's POV*

"The Queen looked a little strange today." I noticed it a while after Susannah left the room.

That awkward beginning was my desperate attempt to try to lighten the mood. The signing of the contract didn't appear to be a happy affair, and since I was the one that caused the turmoil, was it right that I fixed it—or at least attempted to.

"Bothered, in fact." I persistently continued,turning to Adriel. "She never looked so aloof. Do you have any idea what's the matter?"

The mocking sound of the silent night was my only reply. His sleepy eyes stared at me as he stood lazily by the window, chugging down liquor like it was the end of the world.

He did not have his tie,his coat was gone, and the only thing left on his finely rounded body was a simple white shirt that made me question my attraction to alcoholicism.