Irene entered the room behind me, and as much as I wanted to send her a way, I complied with her presence until Marilyn came.
"Your highness, if I may," Irene take a step closer, but she maintained the ideal distance of five steps behind me, even in close presence.
"Go ahead, Irene." I threw myself over the seat and half lied over it. I was tired already and the night had barely begun.
"Maybe, you should consider the proposal in positive light."
I had my eyes closed, but if I had them open, the I would have rolled them at her. This, coming from her was almost expected. She had her loyalties towards her clan and king. So obviously, she was going to push me towards them as well.
