Damien examined the blood slaves. "Eve, Alexia. How are you this evening?"
They looked at each other nervously before answering.
Alexia finally bowed her head. "Fine, Your Highness. Thank you for asking."
Eve sank into a nervous curtsy. "Good. I mean, excellent, Your Highness."
Damien's brow furrowed. "What is the matter with you?"
"Nothing," they said in unison. They did not dare look at the king or the queen.
Alexia cleared her throat. "We are just grateful for a glass of wine before servicing our masters. In fact, I would be quite thankful for another." She finished the entire content of her glass then held out a hand for a refill.
Eve immediately followed suit, and the queen chuckled.
"I suppose they are just nervous about the new rule that Professor Lara announced today. Is t
