"I will see it's all taken care of, Moi Tsar," Alexander bowed. "And I will give you and Alina a few moments alone to discuss your nuptials," lies of course, he had hiding spots in this room to be able to spy on their conversation. He needed to find out what they were planning behind closed doors. Away from it all. Away from him.
"Normally it is not proper, but, you are one of the good ones, I trust you with her honor."