I was absolutely, unequivocally, not ready for whatever a private event with the Emperor was going to entail.
I knew that I would make a fool of myself if I was asked to dance or perform in any way at a function so important, and I was sure that would put me at risk of being rejected by the Emperor… not that I cared about that.
What I cared about was being sent away by Rin when I was finally starting to see the advantages of living with her.
“Cal, I can’t do that… I can’t go and let Rin down. I would humiliate myself and her. Whatever this thing is it would be best not to send me. He may not want Xena but I am sure she is acceptable for this one event, isn’t she?”
Cal sighed and motioned for his brother to bring us another drink.
I didn’t cover the cup this time; I didn’t want to get
