MIQUEL'S POV

“What transpired between you and the envoy?” I demanded immediately after I got there.

EARLIER

The envoy watched keenly as the dancers danced to the rhyme of the slow music. Icarus moved closer to him, smiling foolishly.

“So is there a girl who has caught your eyes, my Lord? Don't hesitate to tell me whether it's ten girls or a hundred, I will make sure you see tonight” Miguel heard him but restricted himself from using his powers on this son of a bingo. He wondered what they thought of women. Sex slaves?

“From what I hear, girls sent as offerings are quite adored, so much so that...