Shadows Beneath the Throne
The man finally smiled. It was a smile. He looked really tired and a little sad. He said "You always were too sharp for your good." The man was talking about the person he was with. How they were always really smart. He meant that the person was smart, in a way that sometimes got them into trouble.
Anna said this to him in a voice "You always forget that I am, on your side."
He did not respond.
The silence, between them went on for a long time. It felt like they were all holding their breath. It was getting uncomfortable. The only things you could hear were the sounds of the candles and the wind outside. The wind was blowing gently against the windows making a quiet sighing noise. The candlelight was making a hissing sound.
