Chapter 832 - Verninac Chateau Ⅱ (2/2)
”Mm, you seem rather bored,” Alexander observed, before gently suggesting, ”Would you like to go for a stroll, cousin?”
”I am content where I am at now, cousin,” Rowan carefully answered. She wanted to keep an eye on Severus lest he foolish get himself into trouble. And she didn't want to go wandering about a place that she was a stranger to. She didn't trust an unknown cousin to be so kind and altruistic.
Alexander blinks his brightly colored eyes in surprise before a self-deprecating chortle escapes him. ”Forgive me, cousin, ”he said. ”I meant no rudeness except to seek an opportunity to escape this mind-numbing parlor. I feel that my brain turns sluggish as we speak.”
”In that case would you prefer to discuss academics?” Rowan politely asked.
”I hear and learn more than sufficient at Beauxbatons,” Alexander dismissively gestured with his hand. ”I would prefer to find more noveau topics of interest.”
From her third cousins' reply, Rowan had a distinct feeling that her cousin was a very successful rogue. He was a charmer alright and knew what exactly to say as to not cause apprehension in a girl. And that was exactly what made him so dangerous for some of the best serial killers in the world were such charmers such as Ted Bundy.
Leaning back in her seat, Rowan resists folding her arms and instead intertwines her fingers. ”I can't help but wonder just how many girls have so foolishly fallen for your web of lies, COUSIN,” she said with an icy smile. ”I wonder if there was truly no accident along the way, Aunt Georgine did mention that you are presently courting a lovely heiress, who is quite a jealous witch.”
Alexander stiffly leans back in his seat and says, ”I spoke wrongly cousin, I beg your forgiveness.”
A false cheerful smile appears on Rowan's face that holds no warmth. ”There is no need to apologize, cousin, it was I who must have misunderstood your intentions.”
Alexander bows his head rigidly, before murmuring an excuse and hurrying away. One of the female cousins turns to Rowan and says, ”Is something wrong? Where did cousin go in such a hurry?”
”The tea must have not been to his liking,” Rowan simply replied, before taking a sip of her cooling tea.
Without much interest, the female cousin returns to her conversation as Rowan enjoys her peaceful solitude. Truthfully, Alexander did not have much to fear from her beyond Rowan becoming physically verbal. And well, she didn't have much peace left as the next two days, they would be very busy. Tomorrow, Rowan and Severus would awaken early to wash and cleanse themselves to prepare for the godparent ceremony and then the following evening the official presentation ball. It would be two very long days, but in theory, it would be worth it….