I have lunch with Marcus the next day.
I smile at the mark on his neck. "I wish it would stay longer."
He winks at me. "I'm glad it's there. I'm so glad I found you."
A servant hands Ana in to me.
"Thank you."
"My pleasure."
Marcus gives me a funny look. "What are you doing?"
"I told you already. I'm taking Ana out to watch the horses. She's probably been stuck in her room this whole time. I don't think the servants take her out much and momma and Asa have been quite busy. We need to include her more."
"I didn't think you meant now, angel."
"What's wrong with now?"
"King Marcus, you are being summoned to the advisor meeting."
"You're going to take her to the field with a queen dress, high heels, and a sword?"
"I may have made a mistake with my outfit choice."
He winks. Then h
