Yes, these are very short. But I'm uploading them all today. "Why not just upload them all together instead of as separate documents?" you may ask. It's because I'm OCD like that, I like having chapters, and... because I can.
So review, please. |3
A few days passed before you were called to give the queen her meal again. This time she was awake as you entered; looking somewhat better than a few days ago. There was a life to her eyes that had been non-existent; and her cheeks were less bony than before. All the same, she scrutinized you as you entered; and you could see why she and Ashnard had been drawn together. You set the food down and bow, once again readying to leave when she speaks. "What is he having you put in my drinks?" You freeze, unable to think of an answer. "I'm no fool, is it poison? Does he want me dead? Well you tell him that he's already taken everything away from me; so if he's going to kill me, find a faster way to do it."
There's nothing you can say that won't be considered treachery, so you remain silent. "And tell him to give me my son."
"M'lady, you had a misscarr-"
"Oh shut up. I had no miscarriage; I heard my baby's cries. I know he's alive; tell Ashnard to give me my son, I won't have him used as a weapon!" Her voice was rising, it would only be so long before a guard took interest; and it was best if you didn't get involved in the queens problems.
"I'm sorry m'lady," you turn to leave.
"I did love him. Once," Almedha speaks as if she's admitting that she killed a man; her voice filled with guilt. "Or maybe I just fooled myself into thinking I did. Then I realized who he was. Tell him I want my son."
There's nothing you can do. A servant's hands are tied to their life; every word that leaves your mouth must be uttered with care; especially when it concerns the King or Queen. Either could have you next in line for the chopping block; and then who will send money home? It's as if she can read you mind; because Almedha sit's back, picking up a piece of bread from her plate. "Get out."
You do so gladly.