Rules of Surrender
“”Her Majesty? Here?“ She gazed on Wynter in open consternation. She looked at his bare feet, the legs protruding from beneath his djellaba, his untidy sprawl. ”With him?“Solemnly, he bowed his head—and wiggled his toes. ”I am sure I would impress the queen with my forthright manner, for she is surely wise and strong.“”No,“ Charlotte blurted. ”Her Majesty wouldn’t be impressed. Very well, Adorna, I will try, but only in the evenings, and… and I wish my salary to double during these months.“”Doub...le?“ Adorna, ever the businesswoman, looked taken aback.But Wynter gave one quick nod of the head.”Double, then.“ Adorna gave in with a brilliant smile.Charlotte drained her glass, then stood. She listed slightly to the right, and Wynter put out his hand to steady her. But she shook him off. ”If that’s all, then I will retire to my chambers.“’That’s all,” Adorna confirmed.Moving with the immense dignity of the tipsy, Charlotte made her way out of the room, still holding the glass.MoreLess
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