ROYAL BLOOD
Tamina rolled her eyes before nodding curtly.
“You have told me that story so many times; it is now my only source of inspiration.”
Tamina mocked, then tried to pour herself more wine, but Amber stopped her.
“Do you intend to drown yourself in wine?” Amber asked with disdain, snatching the cup from her grip.
“Let me drink away my misery, Mother,” Tamina pleaded, reaching for the cup.
“Pull yourself together,” Amber snapped. “I have something that will solve your problem.”
A spark of excitement gleamed in her eyes as she reached into her ornate purse and withdrew a small wrapped object.