"Lady Lyrica, there is an invitation for you from the previous king," Tiana informs me as I get ready to meet Gavin for our nightly trysts.
"Cornelius' father? When? Where?"
"Now. In his chamber, my lady."
"Why? It's already dark outside."
Tiana raises her head to me and moves closer. "I heard that the king is boasting about having you in his bed."
"But I never shared his bed," I correct, feeling a tinge of annoyance at the thought. "Don't tell me he wants to make a show of it?"
"Old men like him rarely have the energy anymore, despite what they say," Tiana starts, her eyes filled with concern. "But with your beauty, I can never really be certain."
