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“But he still has lots of vegetables left—”
“He’s finished,” I said, my voice louder than usual and bouncing off the bare walls.
Traes looked at me, trying to understand my expression.
“You can go,” I said to Cleb.
“Will you come read me a story later?” he said.
“Of course I will,” I said.
I extended my arms and he came over and gave me a hug. I whispered in his ear: “You did great. I’m so proud of you.”
He smiled but it was fleeting. He turned and crossed the vast expanse of carpet. A house guard opened the door and shut it behind him.
The asshole was still reading his newspaper.
I couldn’t stand it any longer. I was going to blow.
“Can you dismiss your servants, please?” I said.
He peered over at me and noticed the look on my face.
“Is something wrong?” he said.
“Can you dismiss your servants, please?” I repeated.
If he didn’t dismiss them soon, I was going to erupt and to hell with what they heard.
“Sure,” he said.
He made eye contact with Waev.
“Tell everyone to leave us for a moment, please,” he said.
“Better make it outside,” I said as kindly as I could.
Waev looked perturbed. When Traes gave him his nod, Waev carried out his orders.
I wouldn’t speak until I was certain they were out of earshot.
“What’s this all in aid of—?” Traes said.
I raised a finger, silencing him. I heard a distant door shut and waited until there were no other noises.
“If this is about Cleb, I’m sorry,” he said, “but I did warn you about him being a handful.”
I calmly got up from my seat, moved behind his chair, and whipped it out from under him. He fell to the floor.
“What the hell are you doing?” he said.
I clapped my hands off.
“How did that feel?” I said.
“Like you just pushed me on the floor,” he growled.
“I took your legs out from under you, which is exactly what you just did to Cleb.”
