“Glad you found time to join me, “she says sarcastically.

“Apologies, I was not aware of the time.”

“Wine?”

“Yes, “she says picking up her glass for her to fill it.

“I must say these quail eggs are quite exquisite, “she says while shoving one into her mouth, “Care to try one?”

“I do not but gratitude.”

“Well, then lets discuss business, “she says wiping her hands before reaching for her glass, “I have sent message to Queen Maia the princess is here alive and safe.”

“Is she expected to arrive to escort her to Natticulus?”

“I did not suggest such but knowing Queen Maia I expect her to be en-route soon again it is in Natticulus Princess Alice will be better protected.”

“You say better protected as if we do not have the most powerful army in the land.”

“We know this, as well as Queen Maia who has managed to keep our existence secret for many years, in the eyes of the rest of the world Kaicus women no longer exist.”

“Are we to remain hidden forever?”

“Timing is everything and we must remain patient with the death of Queen Lenore and now Queen Avile I anticipate our emergence will occur sooner than expected.”

“Meaning?”

“As long as Jennicus remains in power the Great War the Gods predicted will come to surface and with it so will the Kaicus women.”

“Until then am I to continue to look after the princess?”

“Yes.” Her response caused a disgusted look to appear on her face.

“Look upon face suggest you do not enjoy task given to you?”

“I do not, it was at the festival she was the reason behind quarrel between two citizens.”

“Quarrel, to what purpose?”

“I do not know words were exchanged a woman slid her fingers between her breast she desired to take her and would have done so if I had not appeared, she proves problematic.”

“A fault not of her own.”

“Not of her own?”

“Yes, she is a beautiful woman.” Jaeil remained silent.

“How was it handled?”

“My presence frightened her she saw herself removed from festivities.”

“Frightened by you, “she says in a sarcastic tone while laughing, “I find that hard to believe.”