Page 67 of Savage Throne
Aunt Suzi laughed. “Honestly, I fought wars before you three learned what menstrual pads were all about. We love you three but do not test us this evening.”
Duck frowned. “Stop it, Aunt Min and Aunt Suzi.”
I gave Thandi, Fen, and Lan a sad smile. “Goodnight, ladies. I will see you at the battle tomorrow.”
Fen and Lan exchanged glances then nodded reluctantly.
Thandi hesitated a moment longer but finally gave in with a small sigh.
“Fine,” Thandi muttered. “We’ll go.”
“Thank you.” I gave them a curt nod.
Reluctantly, they dragged their feet and shuffled down the hall toward their rooms.
I watched them go, feeling the throbbing in my head lessen just slightly.
At least someone would be resting tonight.
Aunt Min leaned back in her chair with a satisfied smile. “Those three are so stubborn. They remind me of us—headstrong, foolish, but willing to burn the world to prove themselves in a man’s word.”
I shot her a look. “You should go to sleep too. You’re supposed to train me in the morning—”
“I can kick your butt with a blindfold over my eyes and a broken arm.”
I crossed my arms over my chest. “When do you plan to sleep?”
“When I’m dead.”
Aunt Suzi laughed.
With a theatrical sigh, Aunt Min brushed imaginary dust off her dress. “But since we’re talking and Duck is here, darling, youcannotshow those beautiful ladies your penis.”
Duck blinked. “They asked to see it.”
“That doesn’t matter. As Chloe would say‘you are being extra with the dizzy.’” Aunt Suzi gestured for the man to feed her more grapes.
Duck looked to me. “What is a dizzy?”
“I have no idea.” I pointed at my aunts. “You two can’t stay up here all night.”
Aunt Suzi munched on a grape, “why not? We’re comfortable.”
“We all have a long day tomorrow.”
Aunt Suzi pouted. “Lei, we are going to be quiet—”
“You can stay fortwohours at the most, but then go to your rooms and sleep—”
“Leo could come here and—”
“My father is on Mount Utopia. He will not be back in the East tonight.”
Aunt Suzi gasped.
Aunt Min shook her head. “Why did I not think of that? Of course. The battle will be on Mount Utopia.”
“Two hours. That’s it.” I went to TT’s door and knocked gently.
