Chapter 428: A Bribe for a Cat
Lyria's POV
Duke Valenridge stared directly back at Zephyr, who now sat and licked at his paws, all the while keeping his gaze fixed upon the Duke.
For a long moment, neither of them stirred. Zephyr's eyes remained fastened upon His Grace with an intensity that suggested some manner of assessment were underway. The Duke, for his part, regarded the creature with amusement, and then, at length, sighed.
He bent somewhat, extended his hand into his pocket, and drew forth something wrapped within a napkin.
But just as he did so, he paused, and turned his attention instead towards me.
"Might I set this upon the floor, Your Highness?" he asked. "I should not wish to make a mess of your chamber."
Zephyr turned to look upon me, rising once more to his feet. His tail flicked once, then twice, as though he too awaited my permission, and I daresay he was rather eager for it.
"D-do tell, what i-is it you w-wish to set d-down?" I asked him.
