Chapter 227

"What, Roi?" I said, not liking his scolding tone. "It means that there is a certain level of class he holds himself to, but guess what? Everything he has ever learned, everything he was ever taught has been uprooted and undermined and for me to say it is a culture shock is an understatement! He is having to conform to new rules, new ways of living, new everything, all for the two people he loves the most. You have someone willing to break out of a brothel, risk his life and his mission to save you, because he loves you!" Roi said, acting it all out with his hands. He looked at me with longing, as if he gave me puzzle pieces to solve some complex riddle and if the answer was as plain as day. "Okay..." I shrugged. "And you don't see how selfish and stupid you sound? The last few weeks you spent alone in the palace have changed you..." He said, shaking his head in disapproval. This bit at my skin. "What do you mean?" I asked daringly with arms folded. "I mean EXACTLY what I stated! You'r