QUEEN CLEONTELLA III

Third person’s pov.

Derek led the queen to his office, ensuring that none of his soldiers were in their way so as to keep her presence hidden from everyone for a while, he gently opened the door to let her in and then followed suit after she was sat and comfortable.

“You promised to tell me everything I needed to know about whatever is going on around here, and you have my word that I will help you stay in control for as long as is needed.” He reminded her as he went to retrieve a small golden pocket knife from his pocket, a gift from his father, and then proceeded to cut his middle finger with it as both he and queen watched the small droplets of blood fall to the floor.

He handed the queen the knife and she stared at it for a few good seconds, as if silently questioning the bargain, before she went on ahead and slid the knife on her middle finger, not even once wincing and Derek moved forward, joining their fingers together and mixing their bloods.