Chapter 233

Taming

Wolf or puppy, I don't care. I just want to see him.

I was picturing Loic's gentle eyes in my mind when...

"Grand Duchess?"

The Empress called out, asking for my answer.

So this is how it ends.

Lowering my eyes calmly, I replied,

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, but I'll be returning to the North tomorrow."

"...How reckless."

The Empress narrowed her eyes.

"So you think my advice is a joke? Is it because you're young and lack judgment? Or is it because you were raised without proper manners, just as people say about the Marquis's illegitimate daughter?"

I swallowed hard.

Only the Empress and her maids were inside the lounge.

Even if she slapped me right now, no one could stop her...

...But I still have the ring that sent Radriel flying!

Although if I send the Empress flying too, the situation will become much worse.

Should I…