"Tell me why I should not fire you."
"Because tonight, his highness will only have eyes for you, my lady." Laria finally allowed Kaida to open her eyes and her own reflection sent the maiden blushing profusely.
Kaida understood immediately what her seamstress meant as whatever this ensemble was, it made her look like an irresistible temptress. One that Uther would definitely not ignore.
"I'm almost certain I captured his highness' dream for your dress tonight." Laria beamed.
"This is the matter of life and death?" Kaida narrowed her eyes at Laria, remembering the urgency with which the seamstress abandoned her this morning. "Did Uther put you up to this?"
"Of course, my lady. His highness wished for a perfect night and that included a perfect gown for his concubine."
"I'm not his c
