Chapter 186- Hometown

When Richard returned to the room he found Amelia was already asleep.

He slowed down his pace and very cautiously entered the bed, before slipping inside the covers. 

His discussion with his sister and mother went on for a longer duration than he initially intended. 

He had already planned everything for the next month, and if everything went to plan, then Richard could get himself a whole Empire's worth of allies. 

"Ah...you are back..." Despite his caution, Amelia woke up as she turned to look at him lazily.

Her drowsy, half-closed eyes made her look as adorable as a small, fluffy animal.

Richard leaned forward and kissed her forehead, "Sorry to disturb you."

Amelia slowly shook her head as she rested her head on his arm and her arm on his chest as she whispered, "I wanted to wait for you...but don't know when I fell asleep."

Richard caressed her cheek fondly as he whispered, "You are tired, Amelia so it's understandable."