Chapter 254

**Alexander's POV**

Sitting in my office, I waited for Victor. I needed to work out a plan with him on how we would deal with Reed. Leaning back in my chair, I closed my eyes, enjoying the rare moment of peace.

The quiet was cut by a knock on the door, followed by Victor's entrance. "Morning," he greeted, a weary nod in my direction.

"Morning," I replied, gesturing to the chair opposite mine. Victor settled into it, a reflective silence descending as we both gauged the magnitude of the conversation to come.

As Victor settled into the chair, I felt a heavy weight over my shoulders. Cassandra’s death had left a chill in the palace corridors, one that refused to lift. I had never seen anything like it before.

“I appreciate you coming, Victor,” I began, the words hanging in the air like unspoken fears.

“I could tell from your message last night that it was urgent,” Victor replied, his voice calm but edged with concern. His gaze settled on me, a mixture of determination and understanding