Capítulo 39: Chapter 39

He shoved all those depressing thoughts away and focused instead on what kind of entertainment he wanted for the evening. Dancing? Perhaps a play? But no, the more he thought upon it, the more he wanted the kind of distraction that came with a soft bed and a naked, eager body pressed against his. Some lovely, buxom woman, or a pretty, eager man, perhaps some beauty that was both or neither. Penli wasn't particular on the details, only that they be eager and skilled. Yes, that sounded like exactly the cure he needed for all his pent-up energy.

Unfortunately, he didn't make it further than the grand pavilion before he was waylaid by Tishasanti and a couple of his friends—or lackeys, more likely. Tishasanti had never been very good at making friends; that required he care about someone other than himself.