Katherine sighed in relief as she shook the snow off her boots and entered the warm kitchen. The clothing she wore kept her warm during her patrol, but she still felt a slight chill on her skin.
“Evening, Katherine,” Lanie greeted her.
“Evening,” Kate responded, taking a bowl of soup from Jennifer. “How was your day?”
“Quiet,” the maid said. “I cleaned the parlor and dusted the throne room. There’s not much to do, yet.”
“Yet?” Katherine raised an eyebrow in curiosity.
“In a few weeks, the royal family will have their annual Christmas celebration. It’s quite grand.” Lanie c****d her head in thought. “However, I heard that the party isn’t going to be as large as usual due to the financial issues.”
“It’s true,” Jennifer chimed as she placed a plate in the sink. “I have the menu for that
