The Wistful Dinner
"You are the thief," said the King. He did not shout. He sat on the high chair, carved from pale oak. His face was still. The candlelight caught the gold in his beard. It looked like honey. It looked like rust. Thomas stood in the center of the hall. His hands were behind his back. He did not look at the guards. He looked at the floor. The stones were cold. The air smelled of wax and old meat....
0 Comments 0 Shares 1 Views 0 Reviews