Chapter 50: Fifty Shades of Henrik

'What should a guy do to get a drink around here?', Henrik said as he looked around the lifeless bar. He really looked distressed, and I'm sure a lot of it has to do with tonight's coronation and what might unfold if Harper decided to pick me.

'Lucky for you, I took a turn or two at the bar when I was a waitress whenever the occasion called for it', I said as I slid behind the bar and picked up a cocktail shaker. It was the least I could do to get Henrik's mind off of things, even for a little while.

'You're going to make me a drink?', he asked with an amused look on his face.

'The best you've ever had', I said cockily. I looked around the selection of drink and ingredients around me until I finally found the perfect combination.

'We'll first start with some peach liqueur cause you could use something to sweeten you up', I narrated as I prepared the drink.

'This is going to be interesting', Henrik said as he sat up straight.