"I'm prepared for that outcome as well, yes," he nodded kissing her hand. "I'm so grateful I have you by my side in all of this. We will have to move you and your retuine to the grand palace immediately. Genya, Zoya, and...who else is in your personal entourage?" He would make sure they were comfortable, that Alina was--would be happy by his side as his Queen.
"We willl give the Apparat a few days to reflect upon his actions before we go and pay him a...friendly little visit."