"Let her enter," and the guard bowed and went away.

Once again, the door was opened, and Ella entered this time.

Spenser saw her from the margins of his book and noted her anxiety. She was fidgeting with her hands while wearing her clothing.

She bows, saying, "G.. Greetings, My King." She stutters in front of this guy often.

"Why did it take you so long? "

"I’m…. I apologize, My King. "She told a falsehood, "I simply.... had to freshen up. "Naturally, it wasn't the cause of her delay.

For a few seconds, Spenser remained silent.

He abruptly remarked, "You should know what to do, Ella," which gave Ella...