Sobek’s priests lead me into a long chamber with brightly-painted walls and many columns. In the center of the room, there lie piles of pillows and blankets. Sobek is already there, sitting cross-legged on a stack of pillows. A plate of food is laid out before him.
I settle on some pillows near Sobek. A priest sets a plate before me. Other minions cover it with different delicacies. The scents are interesting but not enticing. I nibble at a few pieces in order to be polite.
Camilla is led in by a group of Sobek’s priestesses. My heart stops. She looks stunning in a green sheath dress. Like me and Sobek, Camilla sits on a nest of pillows while her plate is loaded with food. Unlike me, she eats the meal with relish.
We spend time chatting about the food and fine weather. I try to raise th
