Irina's POV 

Alexei's voice was cold and final as he gave the order, his face showed no emotion, no mercy at all.

"Execute them," he said calmly, like he was ordering dinner. "In front of everyone, let them all see what happens to traitors."

The guard's face went pale, all color drained from his skin. He fell to his knees immediately, his whole body was shaking.

"Please, boss, please, I am sorry. It will never happen again, I swear on my life."

The maid was sobbing uncontrollably. Her whole body was shaking with fear, tears and snot were running down her face. "Please, Master Alexei, please have mercy, we were...