Chapter 68

18th century….

[This chapter contains mature content]

"Can I come in?"

Atlas and Catherine both looked at the door as Kai's deep voice filled the room. Atlas clenched his jaw seeing Kai. It's been another week since he heard the news. He didn't show up in front of them.

Catherine nodded. Atlas's face didn't darkened this time. He is the king. Did he even need to ask? What's wrong with him? His face was pale, the voice was soft. He didn't act like this for a month. Did her pregnancy soften his heart?

Kai stared at Catherine and balled his hands together. Something was there in his eyes. Was it pain? Atlas got annoyed by his gaze.

Calm down Atlas. Catherine loves you. Only you.

"So, now you have the courage to face me." Catherine was the one who broke the awkward silence. She thought she needs to break the tension among them.

Atlas narrowed his eyes and looked at Catherine. So she was waiting for him to show up in front of them. That's why she stopped Atlas to talk with him and told him