A Snitch

With the King suspecting everyone most knights kept their distance from him after the ball, each knight was paid in spade, lands, women, and gold.

Maidens wished to be married to the noblemen of Verdes hoping to be paired with them. Only a few had the privilege.

There was plenty to drink and eat. Dancers entertained them with an incredulous performance which most men were salivating over but not Micheal.

He had bigger problems to deal with that including the butterflies in his stomach at the sight of the queen taking the spotlight without much effort.

Shamira always stood out from the crowd no matter the attire. She looked fabulous in anything even without clothes on.

There he goes again.

" Beautiful isn't she? Piece of advice. She's off-limits. You can have other women except her" Michael was startled by the interactive voice and even more surprised to see who it was.

" General Vincent? My Lord" he greeted which he brushed off.