“Makes no difference to me. Though I was wondering—do you think the queen knows? Subconsciously, maybe? She’s always favoured you.” “No. Kat thinks I’d be dead if she did.” “Well…” Head falling back, I sighed. “Don’t tell me you do too.” “She had two daughters.” He held up two fingers. “Both are dead by her hand. I’m not the best at maths, but…” He folded down those two fingers and showed me his fist.
