Jay B.R. Wokky Ch. 11.5 and 11.6 — Punishment and Zelda’s Revenge

Ch. 11.5 Punishment -- The guards appeared at the top of the stairs and marched towards them. Zelda’s maids rushed to her, fanning her and crying in their distress. One of them wrapped a second lace-edged handkerchief around the wound. Janine’s parents, brother and sisters, as well as the servants, maids and valets, all rushed…

Jay B.R. Wokky Ch 11.2 — A Visit from Queen Persimmon

Ch 11.2 -- Queen Persimmon opened Janine’s bedroom door. “Your maid says you are being difficult.” Janine turned and looked at her mother, whose cold, graceful beauty held no trace of compassion. “Please don’t make me go.” “Your father has commanded that the entire family be present. Now, Janine, be reasonable. Karen doesn’t ask much from…