“The Council’s ‘Mercantile Advisor’ does not have quite the same ring, but I guess I should be happy they recognize that all the work I’ve done has been worth it.”
“They always knew, but this is the Council. It sometimes takes forever for them to come to a consensus on whatever it is they are debating if it does not have to do with the protection of the kingdom per se.”
Tony chuckled. “Makes me glad I’ve only had to deal with you on official matters.”
“And ignored me when you saw fit.”
“That was back when I first met you. Since then I’ve been good.”
“In too many ways to mention.” Cerdic kissed him, in spite of the fact some of the council members were watching as they prepared to leave the castle.
One of them was Wulf, who looked at the couple with amusement. “It does not take too mu
