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Authors: Viola Grace
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and grandchildren. I have to tell you, it is one damned big room.”
Rajon laughed and held her tight, tipping her back into the water, kissing her wildly.
He lifted her back to the bench and settled her on his lap. He lifted her up and pressed his cock against her, easing her into him.
It was the most stimulating bath she had ever had. She left feeling far dirtier than when she had entered the tub sweaty and sticky.
Her tiara stayed on.
Chapter Nine
Three days later, they stood in the audience chamber. Liberty was introduced to the court and she was seated next to Rajon.
Each and every member of the Miexhar court was expected to come and swear fealty to her. For this event, Abin-Da had provided her with gloves to keep her from reading the deaths of the court. Something told everyone with a brain that the courtiers were not going to live and die normally.
When the woman with the evil gaze appeared in front of her and glared instead of bowing, Libby knew that the time for a little confrontation was upon her.
Shoklek had filled her in on the details, but it took her aback to see Lohra-Ahn.
Liberty had to admit that the ex-mistress was stunning. She extended her hand to the woman, and Lohra-Ahn took her fingers in a hard grip.
“Welcome to Miexhar, Your Grace. Let’s see how long it takes for him to tire of you.”
Libby cocked her head. “I do hate to disappoint you, but I have seen our children and grandchildren.”
The woman jerked back, but Libby turned her hand quickly and held the taller woman in place.
“How could you…”
“I am a seer, Lohra-Ahn. I saw my death and I have seen his. Together, we will pass to the next world with our loved ones around us. I hope that you have the same blessing.” Libby released her and the ex-mistress stepped back.
The lady of the court looked from Libby to Rajon and back. Her hostility transformed to confusion as she scuttled away.
Libby looked sideways at Rajon, and he winked sheepishly at her.
“Well done, Your Grace.”
She snorted at his comment and continued to meet the rest of the court. Somehow, speaking with Lohra-Ahn had changed how they viewed her. The first round had been a little contemptuous of her, treating her like the duke’s toy. Now that she had faced down her rival, the rest were far more cautious.
Two hours later, Shoklek was grinning at her in a private dining room. “You have done well, Your Grace.”
She made a face at him and inhaled as much as she could in the tight corset of the new gown.
Rajon lifted her hand to his lips. “You did very well, Liberty.”
“Thank you.”
Shoklek chuckled. “You have nine requests for death readings, Your Grace. I am working to gain you a social secretary to keep track of these requests. My cousin has a girl with a gift for organisation. She can be here by the end of the week.”
The food began to arrive.
Rajon applauded. “Excellent, Shoklek. Don’t forget her court.”
Libby had been rubbing her hands together as the food arrived, but she paused when she heard that. “My court?”
He smiled at her. “You need attendants, love. Shopping and travel companions when we leave the city for processions and festivals.”
“Will we be doing that a lot? Can I get away with a hand puppet or something?” She forked some cutlets and reached for bread, making herself a sandwich with hot mustard.
Rajon was watching her as she attacked her meal. He laughed helplessly. “I think not. You will interview and select four women of the court that Shoklek has pre-interviewed. Your accounts will include stipends for travel and their wardrobes.”
She blinked at him. “I get accounts?”
He laughed. “Your clothing is now paid for by the Miexhar people. You represent them and will have input into all treaties that are negotiated from here on in.”
She finished her sandwich and glared at him. “You could have given me a briefing before this all got rolling.”
He
Rajon laughed and held her tight, tipping her back into the water, kissing her wildly.
He lifted her back to the bench and settled her on his lap. He lifted her up and pressed his cock against her, easing her into him.
It was the most stimulating bath she had ever had. She left feeling far dirtier than when she had entered the tub sweaty and sticky.
Her tiara stayed on.
Chapter Nine
Three days later, they stood in the audience chamber. Liberty was introduced to the court and she was seated next to Rajon.
Each and every member of the Miexhar court was expected to come and swear fealty to her. For this event, Abin-Da had provided her with gloves to keep her from reading the deaths of the court. Something told everyone with a brain that the courtiers were not going to live and die normally.
When the woman with the evil gaze appeared in front of her and glared instead of bowing, Libby knew that the time for a little confrontation was upon her.
Shoklek had filled her in on the details, but it took her aback to see Lohra-Ahn.
Liberty had to admit that the ex-mistress was stunning. She extended her hand to the woman, and Lohra-Ahn took her fingers in a hard grip.
“Welcome to Miexhar, Your Grace. Let’s see how long it takes for him to tire of you.”
Libby cocked her head. “I do hate to disappoint you, but I have seen our children and grandchildren.”
The woman jerked back, but Libby turned her hand quickly and held the taller woman in place.
“How could you…”
“I am a seer, Lohra-Ahn. I saw my death and I have seen his. Together, we will pass to the next world with our loved ones around us. I hope that you have the same blessing.” Libby released her and the ex-mistress stepped back.
The lady of the court looked from Libby to Rajon and back. Her hostility transformed to confusion as she scuttled away.
Libby looked sideways at Rajon, and he winked sheepishly at her.
“Well done, Your Grace.”
She snorted at his comment and continued to meet the rest of the court. Somehow, speaking with Lohra-Ahn had changed how they viewed her. The first round had been a little contemptuous of her, treating her like the duke’s toy. Now that she had faced down her rival, the rest were far more cautious.
Two hours later, Shoklek was grinning at her in a private dining room. “You have done well, Your Grace.”
She made a face at him and inhaled as much as she could in the tight corset of the new gown.
Rajon lifted her hand to his lips. “You did very well, Liberty.”
“Thank you.”
Shoklek chuckled. “You have nine requests for death readings, Your Grace. I am working to gain you a social secretary to keep track of these requests. My cousin has a girl with a gift for organisation. She can be here by the end of the week.”
The food began to arrive.
Rajon applauded. “Excellent, Shoklek. Don’t forget her court.”
Libby had been rubbing her hands together as the food arrived, but she paused when she heard that. “My court?”
He smiled at her. “You need attendants, love. Shopping and travel companions when we leave the city for processions and festivals.”
“Will we be doing that a lot? Can I get away with a hand puppet or something?” She forked some cutlets and reached for bread, making herself a sandwich with hot mustard.
Rajon was watching her as she attacked her meal. He laughed helplessly. “I think not. You will interview and select four women of the court that Shoklek has pre-interviewed. Your accounts will include stipends for travel and their wardrobes.”
She blinked at him. “I get accounts?”
He laughed. “Your clothing is now paid for by the Miexhar people. You represent them and will have input into all treaties that are negotiated from here on in.”
She finished her sandwich and glared at him. “You could have given me a briefing before this all got rolling.”
He
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