present

The fervent clicks of boot heels tapped down the hall as Verity’s governess, Kleio Gerathy, stormed down the hall, pushing her charge towards the counterweight elevator that would take them directly to the top floor in the quickest amount of time. It would also allow Kleio the privacy to berate the Imperatrix for her tardiness and appearance.

“Of all days, Verity! Of all the days I needed you to show a little maturity and responsibility, today has been the most important yet, and what happened? You show up late, windblown and grime covered. I expressly forbid you from leaving the palace today, and you blatantly disobeyed me! Your lady’s maids have been combing the palace for you- I thought I was going to have to send out a search party! I can only imagine the reaction fro...

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