The Rogue Queen

Morning Chores

    Sleep would be helpful, but I needed to get some cleaning done, and I had to see what the security was like during the day. Most of all, I needed to get an idea of what their daytime resting place was like. It would be the best bet for getting them out of the way quickly.

    “Jamie? Are you okay?” Lucien asked.

    “Yeah. Just waiting for them to go to bed. I think I’ll take a nap at midday. After lunch. Are you hungry? Do you need anything?”

    “I need to… use the restroom.” He responded with an embarrassed tone.

    I walked over and helped him stand, his legs were a little wobbly. I guided him out to the bathroom and stood outside the door. I closed my eyes and focused on the beings in the house, the flow of the air through the cracks, the scratching of the insects in the wood