The two of them remain like that for quite a while, enjoying their solitude together in silence.
The rain was...nice.
Yes, she was getting soaked, but so was Alex, and he didn't seem to mind it, either.
Everything felt so rushed and urgent since Isabelle woke up as empress. She ate, she slept, she did Empress things. It repeated.
She wasn't so out of touch as to complain about being fabulously wealthy and powerful and surrounded by attractive men, but it didn't feel like she'd gotten much time to breathe or think since arriving at all.
This was nice.
Calm.
"Alexander."
He hummed in reply, tilting his head to show he was listening, but otherwise remaining as he was.
"...I like spending time with you. You make me feel relaxed. Safe. You're...gentle." She spoke softly as she stared at him. She studied his profile intently. Her chest tightened unexpectedly at the sight of his features. '...beautiful' she thought.