'Roxene, mind not causing an incident here? Fighting an entire castle filled with high-level vampires really isn't supposed to be on the agenda if we can help it.' Marcus said using telepathy.
"It's their fault for treating us disrespectfully. Anyone with eyes can see that the vampire sitting on the throne is trying to intimidate us. I don't like it. We're not her subjects or beneath her in any way except perhaps age. While her agent may have saved your life in the past, that doesn't mean that she can treat us however she likes.'
Roxene's reply was about what he expected.
She was not the type to sugarcoat things, and she did not bend her principles easily.
"Yes, you're right. Though this setup wasn't my idea. I'd have preferred a much calmer first meeting. So, how about we conclude things in the drawing room next door." The Empress suddenly said from seemingly out of nowhere.
It took Marcus a few moments to realize what was going on. His mind racing for an answer.
