Fleeting Life

A soft blue glow pulsated as if it were beating to the rhythm of life. It lit up a corner of the dark room as murmuring resounded from around it.

"You really thought to question my authority in front of others?"

"... I merely worded out what I believed as a noble and a royalty from an alliance."

"You forget your place. Before you are a queen, you were nothing. Who was the one who placed you in your seat? Crane your neck a bit more, and before you know it... the world will be spinning as your head rolls on the floor."

"..."

"Do as told, Lilith. I won't repeat myself."

"... I understand." Lilith replied in a subservient manner.

"Good." the Voice on the other end cut off before the stone dimmed out and turned red, signifying the end of the call.

Lilith stared at the stone as it innocently pulsated before turning back to the translucent stone that it originally was. She furrowed her brows before lighting the oil lamp on the desk an