"Lady Vienna, I think, I must warn you..." the king said.
"You must do nothing of the kind." The queen sounded displeased. "She is part of our family now. She will know the truth. We have nothing to apologize for," she said.
"Anne, please." The king smiled tightly at his wife. "I am just trying to prepare Lady Vienna so that it is not a shock for her."
"Were you shocked on seeing her eat the turkey? I do not think so." The queen questioningly arched an eyebrow. "Ah, here we are," the queen said on seeing the blood slaves enter.
Three servants came in, each with a young woman accompanying him. The women were dressed in festive gowns, and their makeup was tastefully done. All three of them were quite pretty. One had fair skin with blond hair tied in a neat chignon, the second had darker
