“Of course…” He said softly, voice gentle, “I look forward to it…”
“I know you do, you sweet little thing, and maybe I’ll have a couple of your friends over to watch, if they last that long,” she grinned, reaching around to tangle her fingers in his hair, pulling him into a deep, forceful kiss, feeling elation in her victory over him, one step away from being absolute. While a servant saw to bringing the Queen a glass of red wine, which Avery in turn declined, another brought in General Atrin, a former man of the King and now a surprisingly well-trusted servant to Ariela. Xxx “I see.” Ariela said, succinctly, “And you’re quite sure you checked the mind of everyone?”
Avery nodded once, “Yes my Queen. And I won’t be pleased to see them.” She said gleefully. Belind, urged by her gripping hands started to slow, the


