The Mate Games
When I push open the doors to the general women’s room, the low murmur of voices greets me.
The girls are already here.
Elise is sitting with her arms crossed, arguing about something with Noor and Marcy. Caroline’s on the far side, brushing her hair like she doesn’t care. Lena and Talia are in the middle of them, watching quietly.
And in the far corner of the room, sitting in a chair with a basket of yarn beside her, is the queen.
She’s knitting. Like all this is just some quiet morning in a cottage. I freeze at the sight of her, unsure what to do. But then, to my surprise, she looks up, and waves me over.
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