Retired

Chapter 46

Chapter 46

Within hours, most of the duchess's men had been gathered up. They became amazingly cooperative when they realized the troops were here.

I was still sitting in the office with a gun pointed at the duchess when Angel walked into the room. "Supreme Marshal," she said as she acknowledged me. Then she turned to look at the countess. "Your grace." Then she nodded to Lizell, "Lady". Once the greetings were past she turned to me again. "Drake, can't we let you go anywhere without having you make a mess?"

"I was retired! My mess-making days were over," I laughed as the duchess scowled.

Angel turned to face the Duchess. "Don't worry, you will have your chance to explain this to the emperor. I am sure he will be most interested in why you decided to occupy the countess's world."

Once soldiers had escorted the duchess out of the room, I turned to look at Angel. "Why don't you go visit your mother while you are here."

She smiled and nodded before leaving the room.

We boarded a drop shuttle an hour later. I had someone retrieve my bags and weapons from the countess's house before we lifted off.