Lila's voice, steady despite the whirlwind of emotions raging inside her, broke the tension in the room. "Then I'll become your wife again," she said, her gaze unflinching as she met Axel's eyes. "In return, give me the Northern and the Southern Empire. Give me power."
Axel's response came immediately, a deep, resonating laugh that filled the space between them. It wasn't a mocking laugh—it was a laugh of amusement, of satisfaction, as though he had anticipated this exact moment. He leaned back slightly, his eyes glinting with something dark and triumphant.
"I could even give you the Western Empire, if that's what you want," he said, his voice smooth, rich with the power he wielded so effortlessly. He watched her closely, enjoying the negotiation, knowing that despite the gravity of her request, the terms were nothing compared to what he was willing to do for her.
