Beneath the Surface

"What? It's been over a year and they still haven't..."

"Keep your voice down. Some things work differently for people like them. Either way, Mr. Royce's made his choice, and he's sticking with Alden. We just follow along quietly and see where it goes."

"Fair enough. At this rate, we might end up with a queen on our hands."

Harper shifted deliberately in her chair, and both voices went silent imme