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Curiouser than the cat

Freya stepped into the ball on the king’s arms and everyone grew mute, watching her with wide curious eyes.

“The king of Ilryia, King Ardelan, first of his name!” He was announced.

The entire room flowed into respectful bows and curtsies as the both of them walked down the red carpet.

“It gives me no greater joy to have the most beautiful woman in the room on my arms.” King Ardelan whispered in her ears and she smiled.

She hadn’t given him a definite response but she couldn’t deny his offer was a gift horse and she would be stupid to reject it outright. They both played a game, but at the end of the day one of them would play it better.

“Such words of flattery from you, Your Majesty.” She replied and he smiled.

“I’ve never uttered words more genuine.” He said.

She couldn’t see Riordan but she felt his gaze like a piercing arrow on her skin. He dared much, not lowering his eyes like the rest of he others. Could he tell his time was counting down?

“Arise!” The king announced and
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