[A/N: Posting two extra bonus chapters today because of reaching a milestone!]
Anouk, Lily, and I headed for Her Majesty. Tonight there was no moon, so it was a dark night. Even so Anouk paid her footing no mind at all and leapt across the roofs.
By the time we arrived at Her Majesty's, the same men and women as before had already gathered, faces hidden, only their eyes showing.
Seeing I had come, Her Majesty said,
"Lord Marie, forgive me for asking you to come so late."
"No, the apology is mine. Forgive me for being late."
At my answer Her Majesty looked at Anouk.
"No. Anouk must have made an unreasonable request. I am sorry."
Well. Her Majesty had expected it, then.
"Your Majesty, this."
I held it out, and she said,
"Yes. I will take it."
received it with a smile, and drank it in one go. She was used to it. No resistance at all.
Having returned the glass, Her Majesty said,
