The Senator was silent keeping her gaze fixed on their hands for a moment. The truth was that she still had the same feelings for him. With these passing days and her concern for him, she dared to say that it had even grown stronger, but of course those words couldn't escape her lips. Especially not with a handmaiden around.

Instead of giving him a clear answer, she looked back at him. "Ani, how long do you think we could keep this up?" She wanted to tell him. Oh how she wanted to tell him the truth but the last thing she needed now was further complications.