“Anything,” he promises, throaty, growling. “Anything you wish.” Her ankles are perfect.<\/p>\n
He’s getting a little stupid, he knows that. But where better to do it? He’s safe here, surrounded by his court, sweating, laughing, drunk on wine.<\/p>\n
Her fingers drop veils, one by one; his eyes can’t help but track them down.<\/p>\n
She’s close now, closer. He lets himself pant.<\/p>\n
“His head,” she says softly. “A platter.”<\/p>\n
He sees the trap now, terrified and too late. His court is watching, sharp, ready for one misstep–one broken promise.<\/p>\n
His court. Stupid. Is there a more dangerous place in the world?<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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