Alexander folded his hands behind his back now as he took her storm against him like a stone at sea. She had always been the more spirited one and in truth he blamed it on her inferior sex. They both were of a lesser rank when it came to society, but Alec never saw it that way. He felt as much a king as any because he had a God that loved him and a place for purpose.

“It seems you have done well enough on your own, with or without my help,” He said as he eyed the butler as well.

“Sister, you must understand that in my studies I had no time for anything else, but that does not mean I did not think of you. I was unable to send them, but in my bag is a letter for every week I was away.”