Chapter 82: Assassination- Part 2

Katie's eyes went wide in shock, her throat dry and out of air.

She should have known nothing went unnoticed by Lord Alexander. Had he heard everything? He must have. As she saw him sheath back the knife she gulped.

"I-I would never do that," she stuttered feeling the cool tips of his finger graze from the side of her temple.

"My. That's a disappointment," he said dropping his hand back to his side.

Did he believe that she would carry out the plan the Norman's had laid? Was it really true that the man didn't trust a soul, especially not the humans. But she was human too.

"Did you think I would?" she asked him with a quiet voice.

"Would you?" he asked his deep red eyes carrying humor and curiosity in it. She didn't answer his question neither did he, silence following them.