Dragon Blood Curse (Emperor’s Assassin #4)

Eight

Lord Yiilipo stood, his expression assessing, eyes moving around the room, trying to read what his response should be through the reactions of courtiers around him. His wife, clearly more familiar with the court, was faster on the uptake.

She stood, touching his elbow briefly until he raised his arm for her to place her hand in the crook of his elbow. Then she led them both closer to Tallu’s seat until they were in front of our table.

Once in front of Tallu, she bowed, as low as was physically possible, her fingers forming a triangle.