My evening with Dawn had been instructive, I reflected, and although Dawn had not proved as amenable as I had anticipated, I had high hopes for her. Yes ( Read more... )

"Well, laugh," I said impatiently, tapping my riding crop against the side of my throne. Immediately there was a ripple of laughter, but I was not satisfied. I looked across my throne room and wrinkled my nose in disgust. Once this room was filled with subservient wretches. Now there are only a handful, and although their grovelling is adequate, it ( Read more... )