THE SINFUL EMPRESS
Chapter Forty.
''That's precisely what I want you to do! Henry has to learn a lesson! He needs to know that anyone who disrespects the queen has to pay for their own sins.'' She says authoritatively.
This woman can do anything. If she wants her own son to pay for standing up for his rights, then what else can't she do?
''He is your son, Marcella!'' the priest says, probably surprised at what the queen is asking of her.
''Did I say otherwise? Did you hear me say he isn't? precisely the reason why I want him to learn his lesson. Remember, charity begins at home.'' She shouts at the top of her lungs misusing the saying at the same time. ''You have to do what I am telling you, or I will shout to the whole world what kind of a priest you are.''
''And what exactly do you want me to do to your son?'' the priest asks tiredly. I feel like the queen has him wrapped inside her palm.
