Chapter Twenty Seven

Leon

I dreaded talking to dad but he'd told Liese to tell me to call him if I'd made my decision about who I'd make my Queen. I dreaded this conversation more than the one I'd have with Beth in a few days. I knew how to handle Beth's anger and hatred towards me. I could manipulate her into agreeing to marry me in spite of her hatred for me.

I'd caught her checking me out more than once, not because she was attracted to me but because she knew a gorgeous man when she saw one and I'd use that to my advantage as well.

I picked up my phone with shaky hands, dialed Liese's number, clicked on the call button then put the phone to my ear. I didn't have to wait long as the call connected and Liese's cheerful voice greeted me.

"Hello Your Majesty." She chuckled.

I rolled my eyes. "Very funny Liese. You know I'd rather be anywhere else but here." I told her in a gravelled voice.

"I'm sorry." She apologized in a contrite voice. She was one of the people - maybe the only person who knew how much