The Plan (2)

Edwina returned to her work. It would take the Duchess at least half an hour to arrive. Capturing Claiborne was important, but so were the documents Edwina poured over.

“What are you working on?” Thackery opened one eye to stare at his friend.

“I’m finishing up transcribing notes from His Majesty’s morning meetings,” Edwina explained.

“Sounds boring.”

“You would say that,” Edwina smirked.

Edwina was in her office before dawn most days and other days she just never left, choosing to sleep on the red velvet couch that was currently covered with documents. She had never once taken a day off since she started her work. There was simply no one to replace her.

Edwina worked as the King’s Royal Historian. Her tasks included taking notes during all of the King’s meetings with advisors and nobles, translating and preserving old documents, and advising the King when it came to general affairs. The work seemed endless and Edwina was constantly on