The Emperor's Substitute Bride
"...and leave quietly."
"Yes, Emperor," The maids answered at the same time before hurrying out of the room to carry out their assigned tasks.
"I could have emptied it myself," Naomi protested when Daegal returned and sat by her side.
Daegal laid his arm across Naomi's shoulder and pulled her closer to him. "Yes, you could have. But there is no reason for you to do so. You are the Empress."
Naomi chuckled and rolled her eyes. "Technically, Nerina is the empress and—"