Chapter 35

Solna smiled against Vius skin and whispered back, “I know.” 10

“We don’t have to do more than report.” Vius smoothed a hand over Solna’s forearm as his husband escorted him to the Throne Room off the great Courtyard. “Somehow, my nobles have figured out I am King so the normal revelation won’t happen.”

Solna chuckled at Vius’ confusion. “They found out the same way everyone else does.” Solna glanced at him with a long-suffering look. “Gossip.”

“Gossip.” Vius agreed on that. The talk of the common folk could be both a blessing and a curse. No doubt someone from Brandris reached Tanchar and spread that bit of news around. “I guess I can’t be too put out about it. One less item on our agenda that has to be addressed.”

“Exactly. An extra hour of our time that we can put to better use.” The man turned thoughtful. “Perhaps you can show me more of the city?”