Adrian blinked when he heard Alessandra's voice. He had gotten used to her being around that he no longer noticed her presence most times and especially when he was deep in thought. But instead of smiling at her like he used to the past few months, the expressionless look on his face remained. He felt that irritation tug at his heart again. Why would she spark such irritation and so much confusion in him? She was his handmaiden, nothing else. Perhaps he had gotten so used to having her attention that having her look at his younger brother... and even at Henry... bothered him. 

[color=00aeef][i]Yes, that is probably what this is,[/i][/color] he thought.

[color=00aeef][i]But...[/i][/color]

Without thinking, he grabbed her hand, pulled her towards him and pressed his lips against hers.