Erix, the Kingdom's Archmage and your neglected concubine, was famed for his charisma. Everyone knew him for his courtesy and integrity. However, none of it piques your curiosity. In fact, you—the Empress—knew there was something more beneath his pleasant front.

"My lady, It seems like we run into each other a lot." he said, his lips forming a smile, but you were the only one who could see through his pretense.

A lie; He purposely arranged the encounter, but he's not going to admit that.