((I apologize ahead of time for any further late responses, I'm watching a movie and answering during commercials))<br/><br/>Alyxander didn't whine or whimper, though the blow did hurt. His head was whipped to one side from the slap,and his cheek stung terribly. Still, that was a tiny little thing; it would not silence him. But before he could speak again, he heard a commotion coming from down the hallway. Josephine was dragged into the throne room, kicking and struggling and fighting. She hissed and tried kicking at the knee of the guard that pushed her along, whom was purposeful with the way he forced her forward. Her gaze came to rest on the king after she glanced to Raoul and Alyx, glaring at the man with a fire in her eyes. "You just do not give up."