Chapter 69.

Robert POV.

Sitting at my desk in what once was my father’s office, I look at all the paperwork and groan. I can’t get the images of Marissa out of my head, the pain in her eyes, and I know if I don’t buck my ideas up, she will walk away and I won’t ever get her back.

There is a knock at my door as I pull myself out of my thoughts.

“Enter.” The door opens and in walks one of the omegas, Thalia. She bows her head to me as she walks closer with my coffee.

“Your coffee, my king.” She places the coffee on the desk as she turns and walks back towards the door.

“Thank you, Thalia. How have you been?” I ask as she stops with her head bowed as she turns and looks up at me, her green eyes meeting my grey ones.

“I’ve been well, my king. Thank you for asking.” She looks back at the ground as she turns again to the door.

“And your parent’s how are they?” I ask. I don’t want anyone to fear me, and besides, Thalia grew up in the palace and is a couple of years older than I am.

“They are well, my ki