The Discarded Countess

assing travelers to rest on there way either to the capital or the countryside. It was conveniently situated a few days journey from either option. As a result

least two more maids to help Annes, and the guardsmen would have to be bolstered now that there was a noblewoman living there. There w

ll look as grand as Lady Glendenning's keep

at made it special. "We should get the maids and guards sorted

"and your steward seems capable enough

Elan said, "I don

and I are more than able to find the servants you need. You should get famil

lan sighed. "I

the town square, a good place to meet people and learn about the people. Lady

dened and exhausted and not really in the mood to be around a lot of people. She still had not made the acquaintance of many of the servants already at Carrigan. She thought it might be good to do so.

not a long ride for him though. Her parents estate and the capital were both less than a days ride away. Elan turned her attention to the letter, she had thought often of the handsome Prince Elidyr since their con

n was not willing to his play thing, she had recently learned what happened to women who no longer served a purpose, and no position had more turnover than that of royal mistress. Furthermore, she dared no in

ted him into her chambers and given into what he so obviously desired. She had very nearly considered it that night, it had been so long since anyone had touched her. She had dreamed of that night ending differently ever since they had parted. She swore

way allowing her to settle in. Elan sighed, she was obliged to host him. It would be seen as rude to turn the princes away for no reason. She hoped that maybe she could pu

to read by candlelight. He'd installed these skylights so that sun and moon could light the room instead. Elan admired the ingenuit

typical generic promises of a noble reception. In order not to further encourage him, she signed the letter formally and did not even make a cordial expression of p