Bab 137: An evading heart

The Ambassador left a few minutes ago, and Alexander didn't move a muscle from then.

«Would you like some tea?» I ask him. I won't be able to finish this sweet mess.

«No,» he breathes.

«Are you unhappy because I invited a man here without letting you know or because he's my uncle?»

«No,» he repeats.

I blink, confused. No?

«I'm not unhappy,» he says. Oh, is that so?

«Then, are you angry? Or worried?»

«I'm furious,» he reveals. «But I can't scold you for something I implicitly allowed.»

«Oh, you were rather clear about it. You didn't want me to have contacts with Ambassador Zolokis. However, I disobeyed. You have the right to be furious.»

«I don't want to be,» he sighs.

«What is it exactly that bothers you so much, Alexander? I really don't understand. I can repeat the conversation I had with the Ambassador word for word. You can also ask the maids. There was nothing dangerous...»