Chapter 9
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Carq drummed his fingers on the table. Dinner had been served almost a half-hour ago, and he was hungry. Damn it, that woman was late for breakfast. She’s late for dinner. Who does she think she is, expecting the rest of us to wait for her to arrive?
Reaching across in front of him, he stabbed a slice of the amu with a knife and brought the meat to his mouth. He’d barely taken two bites when he heard the sound of feet coming down the hallway. His guards went on the offensive, bringing out their whips to protect the costell in the event whoever was approaching meant to do harm.
Although he’d hoped it might be the Charm and his surymander, he was completely taken aback when she rounded the doorway. Worse, the expression on her face was not what he expecting. He’d prepared
