Plump Little Rascal

"Ahem ..."

"Your garrulous little thing, look what you got us..." the Prince once again commented close to Alexa's ear.

"A duel was settled, and the rules were followed. If the result was fair, the consequences will be too, right? Or does Eowick Brentford disagree?" she asked aloud.

The Baron bowed his head for a moment, but then he nodded, also speaking aloud for everyone to hear,

"It was a fair duel, and I submit to the results of its outcome."

That at least appeased Klaus, who was restless at Alexa's side, despite trying to look as impassive as a statue. But Rowan came to her, and retrieved Romeo to Alexa,

"So if I give you back the bird you gave me, can you help my mother?"

Alexa choked on the flow of emotions that took her heart. How can she not be moved when she saw the true love of a boy who, although mad at his mother, begged for her life?