The Mist and the Lightning. Part VII. Ви Корс

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      “Well, so which of my friends did you come to talk about? I have nothing to hide.”

       “Do you know Atley Alis?”

      Zara wrinkled her nose, remembering.

      “He is calles Lis,” Karina remarked curiously and wondered if Zara noticed how treacherously her voice trembled.

      “Ah! Lis!” Zara laughed. “He’s a scum! But charming! No. He is not my friend! And not even a buddy. He dropped in a couple of times, gave a long song and dance.” She abruptly moved closer to Karina, causing her to involuntarily recoil.

      “He promised that he would promote me and make me the King’s mistress. He said he had influential friends in the palace, everything was a complete chatter!” Zara stood up abruptly, again pouring herself a glass and lighting another cigarette, “Where is all his promised?! Chatterbox! There’s only one benefit from him – at least he fucks well. Beautifully takes a woman… Hey! Are you leaving?! Did I say something wrong? Who are you?”

      “Heck!” Said Zara to herself, when Karina hastily ran out the door, “Was it a snoop, or his girlfriend? Oh shit!”

      And she laughed.