He took a thin slip of paper out of the inside of his coat pocket and slid it onto my desk. It read, “We aren’t pleased with our future ruler. We gave you the chance to be less of an issue, your highness. Death would have suited you well. It would seem you didn’t take the hint, so we have come up to another solution. In due time you will learn what it is.”
“Hm, how dark. It almost gave me chills,” I replied sarcastically.
“I’m being serious. The people who attacked you will be back once they know you survived.” 241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgHNV9y0WER
“I understand, so let them come. Did you find out any more information?” 241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgej9hHz99z
“Not yet, but I have sent my people out to the town to see if they can find something. What are we going to do for the mean time, though?”
“We’re going to take advantage of the situation. We make an announcement telling the court members I’m back. Soon the whole palace will know. Whoever it is trying to kill me will be back. We just have to wait. They’ll come knocking on our front door. And we’ll be ready for them.” I leaned towards him and with my finger motioned for him to come closer. Immediately he did so without hesitating, poor fellow he must have been too focused on our conservation to think clearly. I quickly raised my hand and smacked him right across his shoulder. 241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡATk4tynJor
“Ouch! What was that for,” he asked while instinctively touching his shoulder trying to rub the pain away. 241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSZrrRxuGIF
“That was for questioning me in front of my guest earlier.” I hopped off the desk, turning to the mirror and redirected the strands that were going in all kinds of directions back to their rightful places. “You know better, even if it is you. Just be glad I didn’t go for any…important parts.” 241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBYI1ApSDZM
His hands quickly covered himself as he said, “You wouldn’t dare!” 241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3JALoARiBb
“Who says?” I asked with an innocent expression, yet with the opposite intention.
“Don’t you want nephews and nieces in the future? Think of them!” I rolled my eyes. He couldn’t even get a lady to court him. His flirting skills were the bare minimum. Now, he was just dreaming. 241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6OPJvfV0bf
“You can’t have kids if you can’t catch a lady who will have them for you, now can you? I doubt there will be any sensible women who will want you too.” 241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi3EL92eejv
“At least I know who to call if I want my ego damaged and then knocked down a few pedestals. Maybe even stepped on if you have enough time.” His dark aura only made it all the more entertaining. 241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ47rIkdJOYo
“You should be used to it by now, my dear cousin.” I laughed at his glaring sulking expression. Why couldn’t he be my biological sibling? We got along so well. If he was, I’m sure he would be the future ruler, instead of me. He was kinder and more considerate, though I don’t think anyone could tell by just glancing at him. I wouldn’t have minded being in the background helping him out. Why couldn’t my brother do the same for me? “Come on, let’s get some rest. We have rumors to spread tomorrow.” 241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOhBSjraq7i
“It’s not really a rumor if it’s true, is it?” I smacked him again. Him and his mouth were going to get him in more trouble. He never learns his lesson the first time. 241Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN9wjM3GIbG
“Ow! Stop that!” He rubbed his arm up and down, whispering to himself about how I should show more respect because he’s older. I just shook my head in response and chuckled silently to myself. Some things just don’t change. I was glad this was one of them.
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