Cost of Power Book 1 - Unsealed +18

69. Not Mine

69. Not Mine

William had sirgned the last document.

"Lord Gimmi." said a stuff offering his head, William shook it.

Thomas smiled at him bent over and kissed his hand. "My lord."

Wiliam reached him and padded him on the back, over his shoulder there were El and Catherine, He shoock hands with El and showed courtesy to Catherine.

"Your Highness," said William.

"Cousin," said Catherine forcing a smile, "My lord. I hope you are planning more than just whoring and drinking."

"Of course ma'm."

"El, I want you to stay and help him get started."

"Of course." said El.

"I look forward to cooperating with you." lied William."How about we start with the money Sofia gave to Ryerly?"

When they left, William pulled himself a drink.

"Have men watching them." ordered William, "I didn't want to pick a fight, but they obviously want to.,"

"They mean well," said Thomas, "They just.."

William stared at him.

"Just what?"

"Don't know you well."

"They don't trust me."

"Show them," said Thomas,

William didn't have any ideas how, but he nodded,l tried to look confident..

***

Lucky for El, Lord Wyatt was quite pleased with her. She did her best to be polite and obedient. She was a bastard, but still she represented House Gimni, and he knew that she was helping Kevin, who was struggling with his work at the court. Most of all, we knew her place.

It would have been better if she produced a son.

El once again had written a summary for Kevin

"Thank you." said Kevin."w hat's the serious face? Is my essay that bad?"

"it's not you.it's William,"

"Ah! The new Lord Gimmi. I thought you'd like him, at least more than your evil step-sister."

"'Half' sister'," corrected El."I thought we'd'' have more understanding both as bastards."

Kevin nodded. "Would you like me to have servants spying on him?"

"I've already paid the servants," said El.

Kevin kissed her. "How about getting to know him a bit at the annual hunt?"

"Who is hosting it?"

"Nothing is official, but I am sure William will come, spend time with him there, and get to know him better," said Kevin.

El nodded.

***

Mal was shaking, but the servants grabbed her and forced her to open her mouth and take the portion.

Alice laughed.

"Just in case,, you are wondering." said Alice, "even if you produce a baby for Chad he'd be a bastard."

Mal got on her knees.

"Please my lady." bagged Mal.

"Oh, poor little whore." said Alice, she bent over and slapped her across the face. "Maybe you shouldn't have your brother seduce Alester."