539 539. Delimma

Jael glared at Otis as he walked through the doors of his study. "I heard you wanted to see me," he whispered darkly. "I didn't think I would have to call you for that to happen."

Otis' expression didn't change. He simply bowed his head and said, "Sire. I apologize. I should have known sunrise was the worst time to try to get an audience with you. I apologize for the disturbance."

"I couldn't care less about your apology. What do you want?"

Otis slowly rose to a standing position. His eyes gave nothing away. He took a step closer and when he was just a few feet away from Jael's desk.

"I am grateful for the great opportunity to get rid of Palers and I can clearly see the progress that has been made. Unfortunately, this will be the end of the journey for me in this direction."

Jael frowned, to say he didn't see this coming was an understatement. "You're leaving?" Jael asked.