A NIGHT TO DIE FOR

VALENTINE IRELAND

<i>"Once upon a time..." </i>
The pause you take to lick your lips is long enough for the silhouette behind the curtain to pipe up. "Don't start like that. This is going to be the last speech that these poor cretins hear, it may as well be a fine one." You direct a vehement glare towards where you know their eyes would be and turn back to look at the cruel Sovereign reflected in front of you.
"Once upon a time..."
"Beloved supporters of the royal lineage..."