“I have a real treat for you today, Akira. It might be a
little elaborate, but I really hope you like it.”
Christina had apparently finished her official duties for
the day when she summoned him to her bedroom one afternoon.
She had recently been away for 10 days, so he was excited at
the prospect of enjoying her company again and rushed there. Once inside, the
queen welcomed him with a warm hug and intense kisses like usual, but for some
reason, she brought him outside.
“Um, where are we going?”
“Hee hee. Somewhere wonderful. After the trouble you went
through while I was away, I really hope you will let me provide a formal apology
in the traditional Courreges fashion.”
“No, you don’t have to go to any trouble over me.”
The queen had done nothing wrong, but she still felt some
responsibility for the attempt on his life. There was some concern since the
culprit was likely someone inside the queendom, but he was more interested in
this traditional form of apology. His experiences in the queendom told him this
was bound to be something incredible.