Queen of Hearts

by The-Jaded-Optimist

Madame Red isn't dead but what now? She can't kill anymore and she certainly can't forget her crimes that easily, even though her nephew can. And frankly, butlers are becoming fast overrated. But then she wins one over a game of cards. What awaits her now is a path she never thought she would find. MR/MaleOC

10. Here's an Idea

Disclaimer: Down Own Kuroshitsuji

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Here's an Idea

Because Madame Red found herself free most days, she thought getting to know Stanton better was in order. All she knew about him was that he was fantastic at his job, used to work for the Truffingtons and was a delicious visual example of the male species. Not to mention he was a bit of a stoic.

"So Stanton," Madame Red began one morning. "Tell me about yourself."

Stanton blinked, pausing mid-pour of her rose hip tea.

"Pardon?"

It turns out, what seemed like a simple task ended up being the most complicated game Madame Red would ever embark upon.