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"You will not provoketo maintain her composure "Why do you care to know Demont’s plans? Ask him yourself!"

"I have, but he isspun about so quickly he cannot see his course any longer" He looked at Ellowyn "If you ise, you would set your sights on the young king"

"They are cousins," Marciana reminded him

He snorted "How many of us are not in some way or another? A decree froh coin Think on it, Ellowyn You are heir to the kingdoht of your father The young king is titular sovereign of Pry-Ree – named its Protector as an infant Idumea’s hand, he was born in Pry-Ree too! You would be a fool if you did not consider it It would expand his borders and your influence That is why you should not be here, nor Billerbeck, nor any of the s study at Dochte Abbey in Dahomey It does not matter what realm you are from Your hter, but her randhter And so are you, Ellowyn That is where Deets her way And she always does He does not deserve to be strapped to De!"

Marciana’s eyes were veiled "She is the Queen Dowager, not the king’s mother She has no say over his destiny"

Dieyre set her way I promise you that I have said what I caer at Muirwood Either of you"

"Why?" Marciana asked, her voice betraying a hint of desperation Lia sed

"I would tell you, but the Alder too near" He pitched his voice lower, his voice full of intrigue "Coht and I will tell you I will leave the door unlocked for you"

"You need not bother, for I will not come"

"You almost sound sure, Ciana"

"I am sure, Dieyre Go back to your mistress"