By the time Simon and the sisters were dressed and ready to leave, almost two hours had gone by.
And more than an hour was used in the bathroom, with majority of it being the trio having sex once again.
They parted at the end of the corridor. Seraya and Neris went to meet their mother, while a maid guided Simon toward Zarven's office.
"Mother will ask why we took so long," Seraya murmured.
"Well, I'm sure she'll know and understand," Neris replied with a slight giggle.
Simon left them to it.
The maid led him across a glass bridge and into a quieter wing of the residence. Clerks passed carrying ledgers and sealed cases. Unlike the servants in the guest quarters, most looked too occupied to do more than bow briefly.
They stopped before a dark wooden door.
"The First Merchant's office, honored guest."
The maid bowed and withdrew.
Before Simon could knock, a voice reached him.
"Come in, Blackmoon."
