"Good afternoon, my queen," Duncan greeted me. He closed the door and glanced at my desk.
"Good afternoon," I replied.
"The workday is long over. Are you going to work overtime today?" the king asked.
I spent the entire morning looking for reports on my pack. Clyde would be suspicious if I didn't do anything. Moreover, he needed my approval for several financial proposals. Thankfully, I was able to finish everything.
"No. I'm done." I put down the last proposal I had checked. "What's up? Are you picking me up for dinner?"
Duncan smiled. "Yes," he answered.
Seeing his outstretched hand, I smiled. I needed him to achieve my goals. Therefore, I couldn't stay mad at him for long. I had to control myself to gain his complete trust.
I gave him my hand, and Duncan helped me stand up. The s
