Chapter５２

"Um…. It's not a reflection on you, Your Majesty. I just…. I just felt it was essential to.... aid in winding down and becoming asleep. I mean no harm in offering assistance, My King. "Ella added, "But... if you feel unhappy about it, I can go right now," attempting to seem nonchalant.

Spenser didn't respond; he just sat back in his chair and continued staring at her. At some time, Ella realized she had made a huge mistake by entering the room in the first place and began to feel uneasy . Having brought him some tea, she would not be punished by him.

Ella looked up at him with relief as he said, "You may lay it down and go" in his icy voice.

She bowed, moved closer to the table, set down the tea, then stepped back while Spenser opened his book.