The Return of the Emperor
“With the way you’re behaving, anyone would. He’s been with Yeonho for years, after all.”
Zane groaned dramatically, dragging a hand down his face. “So what do I do, then? Tell me, oh wise princess. I never signed up for this.”
“You want advice?” she asked, exhaling as though this conversation alone was draining her soul. “Rule one: don’t run that pretty mouth of yours too much. Rule two: eyes and ears open, always. Rule three: your body language needs to be humble. And rule four—” her gaze hardened—“when speaking to royalty, keep your eyes on the floor. You are a guard.”