Becoming

”Adam Pikely.” she mused aloud, trying to place the name with a face and failing. Though Peter had done nothing in her mind to jeopardize himself, he had severely jeopardized this Adam Pikely. While she was allowing Peter his plaything, she would indeed be supervising the arrangement. The second that he posed a threat to her family or her hold to power – the second he stood in the way of her goals for the Hollowed Grounds and the Launceleyns – he would be snuffed out like a candle, and she knew Peter would understand, the dear he was. ”You are quite welcome, I appreciate you seeking my permission first.” she said to him with a hint of a smile. ”I do hope this Adam Pikely appreciates the freedom I am allowing you, and will speak kindly of his queen in the future.” she said lightly, as if it were a throw away comment. But if Peter was shrewd, he would know it an unspoken contingency. Her price of Peter was his loyalty and agreement to marry and beget little Launceleyn children regardless of this man’s place in his life. Her price for Adam was his support – a price Peter would have to make sure he paid. zariah If it is danger you seek, come on over. I covet tranquility but beget the tempest storm.