Rest

~ Give them more, give them more! ~ Alexander whispered impatiently, while Alexa counted the coins. She wanted to give as a reward to the men who took part in Klaus's rescue operation.

Alexa's finger slid avidly onto the small pile of coins on the small table, and Klaus's two firm fingers appeared on top of the pile, holding it firmly in place.

"We don't have much, princess. Leave it there!"

"Don't be ungrateful, Your Highness! These people risked their lives for you!"

"I'm not being ungrateful. I'm being practical. That's all the money we have to get to France," Klaus stared at the princess harshly, and she stared back.

"I will eat less during the trip! So. Give. More. Money. To them!" she mumbled under her breath.