The Hand of the Queen

With Gina's own family, her two former lieutenants and Marcie at his disposal, the Prince felt ready to advance his plans.

The next day, the Prince organised a meeting at Carmen's house between himself, Susan, Carmen, Tom and Marcie. It was important that everyone be on the same page.

"What is it you have on Gina, anyway?" Tom asked.

"I can't tell you yet." the Prince said. "But I need Susan and Carmen to act as Gina's slaves for now. The good news is that Gina's cruelty has actually invoked sympathy for them from the most of her faction."

"Really? That's pathetic." Marcie said.

"It is how it is." the Prince said. "Marcie, I need you to be Gina's head lackey."

"Is that a good idea?" Susan asked.

"I don't want to be too high profile." the Prince replied. "I will officially be third in command."

The day after that, the Prince and Marcie were brought into the throne room where Gina sat. Susan and Carmen were naked in chains and knelt down on the floor.

"It has been decided that Susan and Carmen are no longer fit to be my lieutenants." Gina said. "Marcie shall be my number two. Cutie will be my number three."

"Marcie Storm? As your head lackey? Is that a good idea?" Vanessa asked, skeptical.

"Yes, the other factions are getting stronger, so we have to grow our power base!" Gina said, banging her fist on the throne.

Vanessa stood silent.

Marcie took a bow. "I am proud to serve under you, your excellently."

It was all going as planned. The Prince now had Gina's family watching at home, two former lieutenants of Gina's and Marcie watching her at school, and he would be a lesser target to any enemy factions. It was important they didn't know he was pulling the strings.