“Come, shadow!” I call as I leave the room. I’ve gotten into the habit of talking to him, even if I don’t know where he is, or if he’s even following me that day. I eye the two guards on either side of the door. “You too.” I sigh and lead my little parade down to the kitchens at a quick pace. I’m aggravated and keep shaking my skirts out as I mutter to myself. Belatedly, I realize I have to detour towards the cartographers room because that is where Reggie now has his office and I curse loudly as I spin and run right into the guards.
“My Queen, we’re supposed to protect you from attack, but what do we do when you attack us?” One of the guards teases with a broad grin and I eye him ruefully.
“You take a pay cut and find a new job when your Queen decides she doesn’t like your humor
