70. Her Command

AGNARR.

“Kaizoran then,” I say, knowing he was firmer than Dagnoth, who didn’t deserve someone who could be as cunning as Leinaar. He is our fool to make a mockery of.

“Willingly,” he says, bowing his head, although even a blind man could see he saw no pleasure in it.

“Then if you make this decision, Kaizoran will be completing the bedding ceremony,” Hazran says just as I pick up the faint sounds of light footsteps approaching…

“Yes, and I need not.” Agnarr says… “Speaking of… here she comes.”

Great, now I must put up with her and her irritating manner again.

They fall silent as the light footsteps approaching stop and there’s a light knock.

‘Are you sure you are willing to do this, Kaizoran? You do not need to.’ I ask him once more. Not wanting him to do this by force.

‘I will do this, for you and for the queen’s happiness. Rest assured, willingly,’ he replies. Our eyes meet, and I nod slowly.

‘Very well then.’

There’s a second knock on the door, and I turn.

“Enter,” I say,