Acknowledging his feelings

Lauren's lips twitched while heading out of the dungeon. The maid swore she knew nothing more so she did not force her. What she heard was enough to conclude that Jennifer wanted her dead because she was eyeing the Queen's position.

To know if Jennifer had connections with the rebels, Lauren now had an idea of how to find out.

"She deserved to be tortured for at least an hour," Alec said who followed her shortly after he killed the maid with one hit. He was told by Lauren to give the maid a quick death so he just did what she wanted.

"She was not stubborn and I am satisfied with what I discovered. It doesn't hurt to be generous sometimes, Alec." She smiled at him which he found suspicious.

"What are you planning, huh?" Alec could sense a devious plan behind Lauren's sweet smile. He had been observing her long enough to notice the sudden change in her disposition.