Sixty Four

“Have you spoken with the other concubines wolf? Have you dined with them? More importantly have you learnt from them?”.

I frown, munching quickly on the piece of pancake Sia had shoved into my mouth. Learn from them? What exactly does she want me to learn from them? Sex positions that will enable one to conceive sooner?

Swallowing, I bow low to the queen. “No my queen. I haven’t had the opportunity to meet with them”.

There’s a snort, and it’s coming from one of Ruarc’s wives.

“You haven’t had the opportunity? You mean to tell me wolf that you don’t know the other concubines?”.

I slowly nod.

“Unbelievable. How then do you want to join the threshold of concubines if you simply have not met them wolf?”.

“I would make sure I meet with them today my queen”, I speak quickly. Sia’s knuckles skim my thigh, and I shift nervously on his lap. He growls lowly. Goddess the sound!

“There’s no time for that I’m afraid”, Ruarc says, skillfully peeling an orange.

“And why not?”, Massa asks, popping