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The Emperor’s Courtesan – Chapter 23 – Sayana
It was early summer and the whole court was buzzing. It was said the emperor and the council had come to an agreement on who he would marry, but none of the ladies at court had been summoned for a… Continue reading
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The Emperor’s Courtesan – Chapter 22 – Karis
Karis rose from his crouch. “Thank you for your time today, Narin. After the morning I had, I needed that sparring session.” “The council again?” Narin tossed him a towel. “Yes, and it is the usual struggle. I have found… Continue reading
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The Emperor’s Courtean – Chapter 21 – Sayana
Over the course of the winter, Tremere left to collect two more courtesans. He brought the first back not long after the worst of the first snowstorms were over. Her name was Lynet. She was a lovely young lady with… Continue reading
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The Emperor’s Courtesan – Chapter 21 – Karis ***LIGHT SPICE***
Karis sat brooding in the evening, waiting for the courtesan he’d called for to arrive. He was growing particularly fond of this one. After all, she’d given him good advice if he’d bothered to take it. She was far wiser… Continue reading
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The Emperor’s Courtesan – Chapter 19 – Sayana
It was time for the Founding Day high feasts. Sayana was not looking forward to them. At court, it was three days of high feasts and their corresponding entertainments. Lord Arken had warned them that they would have to attend… Continue reading
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The Emperor’s Courtesan – Chapter 18 – Karis
Karis regarded the man in front of him calmly. “You are certain she did not go willingly?” “Absolutely certain, Your Imperial Majesty. Lorccan kidnapped my daughter to force her to marry him,” Lord Ratan, the representative of Devater, said with… Continue reading
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The Emperor’s Courtesan – Chapter 17 – Sayana ***LIGHT SPICE***
“Renate is the last of our acquisitions,” Arken said after the last courtesan was settled with the group. “You must all be prepared now for the emperor to call for each of you. He could call on you at any… Continue reading
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The Emperor’s Courtesan – Chapter 16 – Karis
Karis gritted his teeth. Otto was, once again, doing his best to avoid the policy changes that Karis had demanded a month earlier to fix the budget. The rest of the council stood behind him, saying Karis truly didn’t understand… Continue reading
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The Emperor’s Courtesan – Chapter 15 – Sayana
Tremere, the eunuch who’d been both recruiter and guardian on this journey, warned her when they were approaching the Throne World. “I have had the servants wash your travel suits, so you will have something clean to wear when you… Continue reading
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The Emperor’s Courtesan – Chapter 14 – Karis
“Your Imperial Majesty still does not understand the proposal,” Otto began. “I understand it very well.” Karis sighed wearily. “I am not changing the taxes on the colonies because they cannot afford it. I will tax the planets in the… Continue reading
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