The City of Veils by S. Usher Evans

Author:S. Usher Evans
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: S. Usher Evans

We wrapped up our day with a trip to the vintner, where I smelled a concoction of different wines, but ultimately Katarine made the final decisions. So we piled back into my carriage and headed to the castle. My head hurt from all the action, and probably the wine, and I leaned on Katarine's shoulder.

"I think we've accomplished all we needed to," she said softly, putting away her list and resting her head on top of mine. "Are you going out tonight?"

I sighed. I sure didn't want to. "The city needs me."

"I suppose," she said. "I worry about Felix, though. He's not built like you, for staying out all night. Joella was telling me that he's become a little cranky."

"He's always cranky."

"Felix is actually a lot of fun, once you get to know him." Again, she smiled warmly, and it livened her whole face. "He's just under a lot of stress lately. And I know he hasn't yet mourned August's loss. He hasn't had a chance to."

I thought about what he'd said to me in the church, about how I was like my brother. I would've given anything to hand the crown and all its responsibilities over to him and Katarine, and they would've gladly accepted them. Katarine's loss wasn't just of a husband, but of all the plans and dreams she'd had of being queen. And yet, there she was, helping me take the spot she'd been preparing for her entire life with an understated and beautiful grace.

"What is it?" Katarine asked, smiling at me with that warm, inviting look in her eyes.

"Nothing," I said, settling my head against her shoulder. "Just glad you're on my side."

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