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Ruby gasped and pushed him away “That’s insane”

“No, it’s perfect” And it was, so ht of it earlier It was the perfect solution to everything “You’re smart You’re a survivor You’re determined You’re stubborn as hell You’re perfect for hts”

“Just like that? And no one would object to the criuys?” she scoffed, but she couldn’t hide the excitement in her voice

“They tookhis lips across hers “Say yes Say you’ll marry me”

…

A ain in a house populated by armed liars and skilledto accomplish their mission—but unlike her experiences on Fare Island, they were all doing it for the right reasons

Just like the first time she’d been in Lucas’s office, the Queen of Elskov was on the giant screen taking up a huge chunk of the wall next to a long table It was a sight Ruby wasn’t sure she’d ever get used to Saying she had nervous butterflies doing the conga in her stohtly

Unlike before, each seat was taken by a Silver Knight, including Talia Clausen whose long red hair was pinned into a tight bun at the base of her neck

“Well then,” the queen said fro else to cover concerning Gregers Henriksen’s arrest and upco trial,

let’s enda I understand we have a new Silver Knight with a rather unusual resume”

Every set of eyes at the table turned to her, including a pair of aquah to think this whole thing could work

“Yes, Your Majesty,” Lucas said, squeezing her hand under the table “You’ve ent Bendtsen”

The queen arched an eyebrow “I wasn’t aware you’d decided to change your naent”

“It won’t be official until the wedding in a few rin that appeared on her face whenever she thought about the fake wedding that was turning out to be real “But I decided to go ahead and try it on for size now”

“Looks toher a wink “Now then, if there’s nothing else, I’d say we’re done here The people of Elskov may never know all that you’ve done to keep therateful Thank you”