Chapter 68. Considerations of the Concubines

Moses waited until they were attentive before he spoke.

"I want you all to know that I have no favorite children. I love each and every one equally.

"My lord, we know that." Louise said smiling. "What made you think you were different?"

"Liã desires the throne, both for herself, now, and for her son Thomás. And I fear what she might do to bring that about."

"Don't worry Pharaoh." Afhany said, hoping that Moses would take care of Liam and Thomas and leave her alone to raise her daughter. "Let her have her dream throne. We don't care. You never promised that and..."

"But I do care, Afhany." He said interrupting her with a look that said he knew her real intentions and then looked at each of them. "Soon I will announce who will be the heir to the throne. I'm just waiting for higher orders..."

"I thought you were the higher order now..." Demy raised the