The Meeting

King Arvand

I was wearing a hole in front of the fireplace in my suite waiting for Merrick. He should be here any moment.

There’s a knock now, but it’s not who I need to see. It’s Tilda with coffee and pastries. I motion for her to come in and get everything set up. 

I told Merrick to come on to the property the back way through an entrance not used in years and use the tunnel that leads to another inside the palace. He should come out through a small forgotten door down the hall.

I didn’t need anyone knowing he was here or that we were meeting.

I thanked Tilda as she smiled and left.

I was pouring the coffee when I heard the knock I had