They needed to be seen together a few times to figure it out, but the resemblance wasn't obvious at first glance. "You said you wanted to see me?" I asked, and she nodded. "Yes, your majesty," she said. I was attentive, giving her the go-ahead to speak. She shifted in her seat and cleared her th
"Yes, your majesty," she said, and I left the lounge. I walked briskly, eager to find out what was going on. Erik had been awfully quiet all morning, so I was keen to learn the situation. I did not link any of them to inform them I was coming so they would not devise excuses to prevent me. I wanted
~Sylvester~ Training after I had left Erik's lab was easy. I felt a weight off my shoulders. Although Jake wasn't in the clear, I was hopeful. I did not want anything to happen to him because I knew he and my mother had something special. Now that we knew he was responding to treatment, I felt all
"She is in Tamia's studio in the Delta wing, passed out on the couch. You should take her to your room unless you want Tamia to ask Wilson to do it." I said, knowing he would not like that outcome. He shook his head immediately and moved away from me. He walked so fast that I could not help but laug
I entered the room. Though it was late afternoon, the sun shone bright, and the curtains were drawn apart to illuminate the room. My mother was sitting on the bed while Katya fed her oats. She did not seem interested in the food. "Good afternoon, your majesty," Katya greeted me, and I nodded. "Ple
~Sylvester~ I did not waste any time asking Erik why the people had come to see me. "Did they tell you why they are here?" I linked him back. "Based on what we discussed, they have ordered their families to move and occupy the West. They are here to pay their respects and swear their allegiance,"
I linked Erik to inform the stephanovs to join me in the estate. Then I told Leo to inform Gezel to get ready. I also linked Bryce and Levi to ensure the visitors would be checked and watched when they arrived. Everyone dispersed, and I went to my room to take a short nap. I needed to rest and gath
~Sylvester~ I arrived in the small conference room in the mansion, and true to Marcel's words, the visitors did not look like Stepanovs. They had extremely fair skin, but their dark hair and brown eyes made them look ordinary. Alexei and Clay were there. They stood up when I entered the room, ackn