I am so screwed.

At least that’s what people think. Which is okay with me. I know, dangerous game I’m playing and all, but I think I could get used to this. Soon I’ll have Storm wrapped around my little finger. I’ve realized that all I had to do was give him a small sample of what he wants and suddenly the tables are turned! But I rather like people thinking he’s got the upper hand now. It makes them think that I’m always just on the verge of losing everything and now that I think about it, that’s just how I like it. Since I’d really rather not the Summer Court know that I know exactly what Storm desires and can do whatever I want with it, I’ll just let them think that Storm is the one manipulating me.

Turns out that my own court isn’t quite as solidly behind me as I’d like, though. Luckily, I have a plan for that, too! What I’ve learned is that a girl’s got to draw out her enemies. Pretend you’re like a maimed fox, limping along and nearly overwhelmed. It will draw out my enemies. And then I will pounce!

Though I’m not sure my thorns are terribly sharp yet. I’m working on that though.

It’s a delicate game. If I mess up or wait too long, then I’m the one who gets pounced. Although that’s fun, too, sometimes…

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Where was I? Oh right! It goes without saying that I’m not the only one trying to manipulate things into a shape I can manage. Someone else appears to be trying to manipulate public views about me, too. Well, that’s okay. I do what I have to after all. I’ll take whatever they dish out and I’ll turn it into my own advantage! I’m the Queen of Sin and I’ll do whatever I have to to protect myself and those I care about.

Whatever it takes.

Next up; how to deal with what the Ashen Throne desires most. This could get ugly.