26"Order me to escort him. I need his full attention."
Nyomi lifted an eyebrow at her daughter's request. "I thought Lake annoyed you."
"Do not ask me to explain what I cannot."
"Very well," Nyomi said. She took in a breath to project her command above the noise of the crowd. "Lake Allen Wright, Savior of Rodu, come to the throne."
Gina watched as Lake stopped smiling and talking to the three females surrounding him. He frowned as he headed to answer her mother's summons.
Nyomi watched the brass young human lift his chin in defiance even as he bowed to her. He would prove to be a challenge for her daughter. She hoped Gina's fascination with him didn't get prolonged.
"Gina, you will escort Lake this evening. See to that his needs are met."
Gina turned to look at her mother and found
