Beautiful Bastard [H.S]

31•Hike Up Your Skirt

3rd person pov

Alexis walked through the halls her heels clicking on the marble the thud of Harry's boots being the only competitive sound

She had a note pad, the royal tablet (her personal tablet tucked away in Harry's breast pocket), and a folder she was preparing for a security meeting she walked into the meeting hall the seats were filled by her technical people, some of the supervisors, and the head of the guard she sat at the head seat

The slick shinning edgeless white table shown under the white light it upheld the intimidation Alexis found useful for her meetings

She turned to the man on her right "up my guard has to sit near me" the man uprooted himself and grumbled silently moving seats away she glared at Harry as he hesitated in this instant she wanted utter control he was ruining it but when he did sit she crossed her legs her left foot rubbing against his shin

He now understood why he had to sit next to Alexis this made him feel much more comfortable and relaxed than the rest of the stiff suits

"This meeting has been postponed a number of times but it's vital we all talk so I'll say what I have to say and we'll work it out" she smiled as a kind gesture not that she'd be nice

"What's the status on the outer limits? Any survivors at all?"

Her head of public supervision shook his head "every last one dead Majesty but the sickness was successfully contained and has not spread test are still being run but everyone has been cleared that's been tested"

She nodded "they were properly buried?"

"They were burned in a pile ma'am I-"

"Were the ashes put in a container and buried?" she cocked an eyebrow his gobsmacked look said enough "bury them they are people they deserve it" she turned away "anyway I have concerns regarding my guards"

The question was directed to Kimble ,head guard, "yes my Queen?"

"I want the guards to be supplied lunch on duty I'd like your support on this guards work 12 hours and they deserve food I don't mean sitting down to a 5 course meal but like a sandwich or something" she looked around at the unsure faces

"I feel like people lose humanity too easily ,specially in positions with power, maybe a few people should be cut down a peg" she suggested and all unsure faces became sure

"I think it's a bit of a hassle" one of the supervisors shrugged

"Well servants work and guards work but servants get lunch break" Alexis reasoned but really no matter what this rule was going to be approved whether anyone here liked it or not she looked at Harry who's leg she was still stroking "as a guard you must have an opinion yes? What's your stance?"

He swallowed hard looking down "with you Highness"

"It'll do the men well" Kimble nodded "I agree with you ma'am" he nodded

"Lovely its settled lunch will start being served tomorrow now your questions?" she looked around the table for someone to speak up

"Highness?" A man raised his hand to be seen over the sea of heads

"Yes?"

"That infant you brought into the palace where has it gone?"

Alexis paused her whole body froze she could have sworn even her heart skipped a beat "your King killed her, he put the child to death for the simple fact he doesn't like children and despises any glint of happiness and hope I have in my life next question" she flowed right along leaving everyone at a loss for words