Chapter 20: Known
KNOWN
Bianca’s Point of View
I had just finished settling a minor conflict between two mermaids and I was exhausted. What had been their problem? One had wed the other’s ex. The two mermaids were headstrong and it had taken a lot of mer-wisdom for me to bring both to understand the rights and wrongs and finally lead them to a common ground.
I sat on my throne deep in thoughts. I closed my eyes and leaned back. I thought about the three sisters and how we had fought against Esther. I didn’t forget when Nino had hugged me, it felt nice. Sisterhood. I smiled absentmindedly.
My right hand woman, Mira came forth saying, “My Queen, anything bothering you?”
I answered her still not opening my eyes, “No, Mira. I’m fine.”