KAEDYR
The announcement of the Queen Dowager rang from the outer parts of my chamber through the door of the lounge room. I poured another glass of wine, waving off the guard with me as he gestured silently as if he should open the door. With a nod, he walked over to the door, pulling it open for my mother and her entourage of court ladies, and the ass kissing court official that’s always by her side.
“Your Majesty,”
“Greetings to the king.”
Voices echoed through the room as they bowed while muttering their greetings.
“To what do I owe the honor of your presence, Mother?” My voice was laced with venom as I drawled the word Mother.
Her eyes hardened, and her jaws ticked. I met the intensity of her gaze with a grin. She’s always hated the word Mother. She hates it when I call her Mothe
