Chapter Twenty Four.

"I now fully listen to your acquisitions. Proceed." Some of the people of Talot came quietly to have a discussion with their Queen, since we were interrupted the other day. Bellamy already left, and a part of me left with him. The good side, the patient one, the old side of me. Mother wasn't back yet, and I only hoped she came back with good news. The whole fortress just became empty; just me, with a whole load of people who either hate me, or are scared of me. Or both.

"Yes your majesty." The same person I'd been having problem with since the day one spoke.

"What is your name?" I asked him before he could continue.

"My name is Easton. Easton Campbell."

"Very well then. You may proceed."

"We gather before her royal Highness today, to receive her blessing." He smirked dubiously, like there was more up on his sleeves.

"For what?"

"To bargain, with the lower towns.