Lion Head Mesa books

"that depends on your goal. do you think him disloyal? do you believe he must be routed? then crush him with this knowledge. show senmut that you are queen, and your edict is also over his life."
ramesses shone with interest in this power. but there was yet another way.
"but if you intend to mentor him, then keep this wisdom to your own breast, my dove. allow him to teach you these things already known. understand the ways in which they inform his actions. make him your pet."
his teeth glittered; he reached to kiss her cheek.