Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 3406

Just as Iridessa leaned in closer, trying to throw herself completely into his arms, Andrew suddenly pushed her away.

She fell to the floor, sitting there in shock and confusion as she stared up at him.

"Sorry, but a honey trap like this, or the stakes you're offering, aren't enough to make me help you," Andrew said coldly.

He felt nothing for Iridessa. As for Vance, he did not care.

Iridessa's eyes turned red, and she looked utterly miserable. "After everything I've done, you still feel nothing? Andrew, I know what kind of man you are. You didn't kill me last time, and that was when I knew you were upright, kind, even tenderhearted. In the Outlands, you are the king, the ruler of this land. Other than you, I truly have no one else to turn to."

Andrew remained indifferent. "Tears don't work on me. Iridessa, you and I stand on different sides. We were never connected to begin with. Vance was framed by Ezekiel and eventually died. I can sympathize with that, and I understand your desire for revenge. But you are missing the core issue: why should I help you?"

Iridessa lowered her head as tears streamed down her face. "I know you have no reason to avenge me. But Andrew, I'm willing to give you my body and my loyalty."

Iridessa gathered her courage and lifted her tear-streaked face. She walked back to his feet and knelt in the highest form of Eastonia's women's etiquette. Then, she pressed her cheek gently against his leg and leaned against him.