Ivy got to learn a lot about politics in the short time of their conversation over tea. Even with her court members, she hadn't learned this much. After she became the Queen, the males did fear her—but no one was frank with or guided her as Zamiel did to her.
It looks like those men were purposely misleading her, waiting for her to fall down on some pitfall. But Ivy wasn't alone. She had her love as her strength.
"I wish that you sat beside me as my King on the throne," Ivy said as she saw Zamiel empty his tea cup.
"I will. But not now," he said. "You need to create a base for yourself, win your people. Until then I will be working behind your back, helping you with your court."
Then he stood up from his seat. "It's time for me to leave now. I'll see you tonight."
He moved near her a
