Betrayed By The Hero, Loved By The Lord novel Chapter 59

Chapter 59: Trouble (1)

"Welcome home, Lord Blackthorn," Harold greeted Xavier at the front door. "Will you need blood?"

"No," Xavier declined the offer. "It wasn’t a long journey. Did anything exciting happen during my absence?"

"Nothing inside the estate but I have noticed a few more carriages than usual passing by the land. I do not know if it will be exciting but there was an invitation addressed to Selene Blackthorn from the queen. Should I get it for you or throw it away?" Harold asked.

"It would be wrong to hide it from her, wouldn’t it? Give it to her as I have already informed Selene to avoid the palace. It would be a test to see what she says. What could the queen be up to now?" Xavier wondered but he had a good idea what it was all about. "She’s gathering women for her husband now?"

Harold was also curious since he hadn’t heard of the queen being interested in anything Xavier did for years. He did not want the two women to meet since their hearts were different.

"You wear your thoughts on your sleeve. Harold. Have you come to love Selene already?" Xavier inquired.

"She is the lady of the estate so I am loyal to her. As your servant, I want the best for your wife and for her to remain protected," Harold replied.

"It is fine to say you have come to like her not because she is my wife but because you enjoy her company. Why must you always be so complicated, Harold?" Xavier asked, playfully patting Harold’s back.

"I would hate to be in the way of your jealousy," Harold answered.

Xavier moved his hand from Harold’s back. "Your quickness to answer with honesty still pisses me off sometimes. I do not know what you speak of with jealousy."

"I have been around long to know when you lie. I will be careful not to get too close to the lady and I will keep an eye on all the men around the estate. I will ask Gertrude for help," Harold said since the head maid could use the maids to help. _{freёwebnovel.com}

"You should have been doing that from the start. Selene seems to enjoy asking you questions when I am not around so do not be stranger than you already are and answer her. I do not mind if you tell her all about the estate, who I am close to or not, and about my family. She will need to know," said Xavier.

"And of your talents?" Harold asked since this was most important.

"I can’t let secrets out for free, Harold. She should offer me something and I have made it quite easy for her. This is a bit painful," Xavier sighed as he thought about his coffin. "I want to rest."

"I hear they made beds for that," Harold spoke up but bowed his head to avoid Xavier’s gaze. "I can have the floor kept quiet for you to rest in peace. Oh," he realised his words. "Not like that, My Lord."

"You certainly have your moments, Harold. I will do some work and then rest. Wake me right away when my wife returns. If she does not return within a few hours, wake me. We must be careful with the attacks throughout the town. Do not forget," Xavier instructed Harold.

"I will not forget," Harold replied, planning to stay near the door for Selene’s return.

It was close to two hours later when Selene returned to the estate and went for a walk outside to clear her mind.

As promised, Harold went to find Xavier to inform him.