168 Chaos

Eve shook her head as stared at the stage again. She had a hunch that the object would not be sold.

"I am giving a chance to the commoners to get them a title." she whispered, making his eyes flicker and for the first time she noticed that proud look for her that he gives to his knights sometimes when they perform well. 

"Did you now?" he chuckled lightly, more breathy than the sound that left her feet tingling and she flushed.

"Then it must be announced." he said but before he could stand up to help, she shook her head and pulled his sleeves making his brow rise.

But before she could say something, the auctioneer announced again,