Chapter 17

"Just because it is explainable, does not mean, in any way, shape or form, that it was excusable. The heinous acts they have committed to you will never be a reality as long as you have me."

When he walked through the door he saw the maids lined up on either side of the entrance hall, all heads bowed, all sporting terrified expressions on their faces. He could distinctly see one of the maids shaking slightly whilst looking extremely pale.

Alexander knew something was wrong, you would have to be a fool to not pick up on the fact there was something wrong.

He continued his little thing, he gave his coat and scarf to the butler that took his stuff and disappeared in an instant. After drawing out the prolonged silence for a few more minutes, Alexander finally decided to break it. Relishing in the flinch of the maids present.

He spoke slowly, "What is the problem?"