Dark Magic

-Karen-

Conor led me forward as we came to stand several feet away from the desk. We both clasped our hands in front of us. I could see Joanne out the corner of my eye standing next to me standing with her hands clasped in front of her. The doors shut and all four of us bowed to the king murmuring, “Majesty.” We stood back up in unison and waited anxiously for him to speak. Remember to breathe, Karen. Just keep breathing.

The king stood up snickering under his breath. That makes me so nervous. Silently, I watched him walk around the room out of the corner of my eye. “Elsie, move next to Michael.” She got up immediately and moved next to him, watching us quietly. I could see she was focused intently on Conor.

“Conor go sit in Elsie’s previous chair. Remain silent throughout this meeting. I don’t want to hear a damn thing from your mouth. Not one word.” Zachary hissed as he fixed himself a drink from a small cart off to the right of the room. Conor obeyed quietly and sat down next to h