Agrippina’s heels clicked across the marble floor rapidly. You could hear her footsteps approaching your door, presumably angry, because she’d never talk to you if she didn’t have a reason to scold you—even if she was your older sister.

Your older brother had left you guys already. It felt like he was too busy being emperor to attend to his family, so he had left you with your wretched sister Agrippina. All she cared about was herself. All she cared about was how much power you could get her, considering you were the heir to the throne. You were a pawn in her greater world—and it showed.

The door slammed open. “What is your problem, you brat!?” Agrippina yelled, getting all close to your face. “Do you have any idea what I could do to you for pulling that stupid little stunt? You… you waterboarded the fucking senator!”