105 A Kiss for a Bribe

Emilia's POV

“You can go now,” Klaus said as he entered the tent. His gaze lingered on me for a moment before he turned to Veronica.

“Yes, Alpha,” Veronica responded quickly and left the tent without another word.

I didn’t say anything. I simply watched Klaus in the dim light as he slowly removed his armor and hung it on a wooden rack nearby.

At this point, Klaus must have been no older than twenty. He wasn't as tall or as imposing as he would be later on. His silver hair was longer, with strands falling over his forehead, giving him a much younger, less mature appearance than I had expected for someone who would one day be so commanding.

He was silent, clearly exhausted. He unbuttoned the top two buttons of his shirt, revealing a broad chest that I knew was incredibly comfortable to lean against.

"Veronica unlocked the chains on your ankles?" Klaus asked while taking a sip of water.