Side chapter: Lara the player part 2

The Crown Princess.

Of course she was.

Lara stood very still, goblet still in hand, trying not to choke on the sudden realization.

A Crown Princess.

That explained the guards, the tattoos, the quiet command in her voice, the sense of serenity that clung to her like a second skin. It should've made Lara step back. Reevaluate. Think.

Instead, she found herself thinking:

That could be a fun story.

She took a sip of her drink, glancing sideways at Serisa, who looked far too pleased with herself, still calm, still radiant, like nothing in the room could ever touch her unless she allowed it.

That's fine, Lara thought. Just a more refined kind of target.

She leaned her weight to one hip, letting her grin ease back into place. Alright, Captain. New plan: seduce the untouchable.

Sure, it was probably a terrible idea.