40: Queen or pawn

Rune’s POV

The morning had barely begun when I found myself pacing in my office, my mind already racing with the endless responsibilities that weighed on my shoulders.

But there was one task, in particular, that needed immediate attention, ensuring that the ball I would be hosting in a week went off without a hitch. It’s been a while and we deserve to celebrate our alliances.

I glanced at the clock, frustrated by the time ticking away. No more delays. I needed to start the preparations, and I needed the best to handle them. I summoned Jacob and Ethan into my office, watching as they stepped inside with their usual ease, both of them already aware that I was in one of my moods.

Jacob stood tall with his usual stoic expression, his arms crossed as he waited for me to speak.

Ethan, on the other hand, wore that casual smirk of his, as if he already had some witty remark waiting in the back of his mind. Despite their differences, they were two of the most reliable men I had at my side.