"Tell me, Draven, what reward do you seek for your services?" The Queen's voice rippled and echoed throughout the throne room, sending surprise to all of her subjects.
The queen rarely gives special rewards to someone, and Draven, the arrogant, domineering, with countless bad rumors about him is about to get her favor?
The question hung in the air, a challenge and an invitation all at once. The court held its breath, eager to hear Draven's response. It was not every day that the Queen offered a reward so openly, and it was certainly not every day that a man like Draven was in a position to claim one.
