The Bastard Queen ✔

XXI.

“Katherine, Marquess Nathaniel is outside the house, should I let him in?” Ro asked, walking into the kitchen

“No. Now, let's get back to studying.” Katherine said, skimming through the book

“Marquess Nathaniel fancies you.” Ro said, sitting in his chair

“And why would you say that?” Katherine asked, not looking up from the book

“He's looking through the window, staring at you.” Ro said

Katherine looked at the window and what Ro said was true. Nathaniel was staring at her. Katherine stood and walked over to the window.

“What do you want?” Katherine asked, crossing her arms

“I need your help.” Nathaniel said

“What kind of help?” Katherine asked, opening the window

“Earl Jack has deceive me and my father and I don't know what to do.” Nathaniel said

“Ah, he took money away and began to spread rumors about you and your father, correct?” Katherine said, a smirk appearing on her face

“Yes. Now, can you help me?” Nathaniel asked

“On one condition, that I get into the palace once more.” Katherine said

“Yes, now how do I solve this.” Nathaniel said, nodding his head

“I need to get into the palace to retrieve an article.” Katherine said

“Katherine, I need things to be fix now or the family name is going to ruin.” Nathaniel said, his eyebrows furrowing

“Nathaniel, you need to learn when someone is lying.” Katherine said, closing the window and walking to the front door

“What do you mean by that, Katherine?” Nathaniel yelled at the window, Katherine burst into laughter when she saw him

Nathaniel looked over at Katherine, his cheeks burning. He walked over to her and enter the house.

“Is Ro the only one here?” Nathaniel asked

“Yes. Now, let's talk about Earl Jack.” Katherine said

“He's a cheater.” Nathaniel said, gritting his teeth

“Yes, he is, but you can get back at him.” Katherine said, walking into the kitchen

“How?” Nathaniel asked

“By fire.” Katherine said, lighting a match stick

“Katherine, dont get close to the stove.” Ro said

“Don't worry, I won't.” Katherine said, backing away from the stove

“Katherine, how will fire solve the problem?” Nathaniel asked, confused

“By setting his land on fire.” Katherine said, blowing out the match

“Did you do that?” Nathaniel asked

“Yes. He immediately lost revenue and his clients left. It was fulfilling to see his business crumble.” Katherine said, a smile on her face

“Katherine, you're dangerous.” Ro said, placing the book in front of him

“I am only to people, who threaten me or does harm to my kingdom.” Katherine said, walking over to him and patting his head

“So, all I have to do is set his land on fire?” Nathaniel said