Minder by Viola Grace

Author:Viola Grace [Grace, Viola]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, One Hour (33-43 Pages), Literature & Fiction
Amazon: B003XREZR6
Publisher: eXtasy Books
Published: 2010-07-01T23:00:00+00:00

After the third hour of standing next to the throne, listening to the petitions of the nobles, Aleyn was a little bored. Baileez beckoned her near and whispered, “Von will take you back to our quarters for a meal. This afternoon you choose your guard.” At her smile and relieved nod, he took her hand in his and rubbed his face against it before depositing a kiss in her palm.

Stunned by what he had just done, she slowly moved to the rear of the audience chamber and Von met her at the door. “That was unexpected.”

He fluffed his fur out and winked at her. “I would say so. The nobles are already pitching fits because they have been trying to throw their daughters into his bed for the last ten years. There is even a rumour he has ordered a throne for you.”

“Sheer speculation, of course.”

“Of course. No Hickom leader has ruled as an equal with his wife in two hundred years.” She maintained her stately pace, it was the only way for her to keep her headgear on. Von walked behind her and to the right as was appropriate by Hickom standards. The nobles were still in shock or she would have had to be in the custody of her guard. They could only attack her once per day, it was the law.

“There was one before that?”

“Oh, certainly. Baileez’s great grandfather married a woman of exceptional talents. She became one of the greatest peacemakers that Hickom has ever known.” They continued down the hall and it was with some relief that Aleyn spied the room to their chambers. Of course, the guards did give it away.

They snapped to attention, but looked ill at ease when she arrived, a short probe of her mind told her why. “Von. You are going to want to stay outside for this. I don’t think an audience in necessary.”

Von scented the air and scowled at the guards. “Why did you allow her to pass?”

The one on the left stammered, “She pointed out that the king had ordered that she always be allowed in, no matter the hour. He never rescinded it.”

Von scrubbed one furry hand across his face. “Are you sure that you are up to this, Madam?”

“Bring it on.” Aleyn took a deep breath and went in to her chambers to confront her husband’s mistress. “Good morning, Vaiu. How are you keeping?”

Startled was not the way to describe the naked blond on all fours in the middle of their bed. Aleyn made a note to have Von change the sheets again, who knows what the woman had been up to. “Who are you?”

“According to the ceremony this morning, your new queen. You may call me Aleyn, or Madam if you prefer.” She walked over to the water decanter and took a glass.

“Married? You are joking.” She had turned over and was pawing at the covers, no doubt reaching for her dress.

“I am not. Water?” She offered the befuddled woman a glass and smiled as she pulled her gown on and sat across from her new monarch.

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