Let Akina take care of Luxem.

"Fine." You acquiesce. "Send some of your people to Luxem and find out what's happening there. I'll defer to you the logistics of it. However, it is only to gather information. Don't make any final decisions that don't involve me first. Understand?"

Akina's expression brightens up a little and hooks an arm behind her back before giving a little bow. An amused look on her face. "Of course, Your Majesty. I'll be sure to get to work on it right away. Is there anything else you need me to do?"

You think you catch a hint of suggestiveness in the last question, but considering what just happened. It might be good to take things slow before mistakes are made. "That's enough for now, Akina. Now...can I finish getting dressed in peace?"

"Of course." She grins slyly. "If you don't hear from me in a few days, come find me and I'll give you an update."

Akina turns and leaves and your eyes impulsively slide down her back to her behind. Her leather trousers really are tight around her firm arse. You wonder if they're uncomfortable, but she certainly doesn't seem to mind wearing them. Based on the way she's wiggling her hips on the way out of the bath; one might even say that she enjoys the attention that having such tight clothing gives her.

After drying off, you pull your clothes back on and return to your room to get dressed for bed. The first thing you notice is that Sarah has indeed put curtains up on your windows.Laying in bed, your mind naturally wanders and you think about the things that have happened. You wonder if leaving the matter of Luxem to Akina was the right decision. Part of your mind wonders if you should have just went to Luxem to figure out the problem personally, but Akina's argument that it might be a trap seemed reasonable. Still...You wonder if it was the right decision.

There's also the thought of...marriage. Being the last legitimate person in your family line, the nobility are going to expect you to marry sooner rather than later and you have no idea of who would be best for that honor. Beautiful women begin filling your thoughts as you drift off to sleep.