Divined
“The Emperor had taken his seat on the golden throne while Mannix and Riece flanked him on either side. Clio pushed through the crowd in time to see Zarae kneel on the bottom step leading up to the throne.
“Your Highness,” Zarae began. “When you tasked me to bring the Oracle back to Morek, you made me a promise.”
The Emperor straightened. “I did, Princess, and I intend to live up to my word. You are released from your betrothal to the Commander Riece.”
Riece’s gaze sought out Clio, and he offere...d her a small, satisfied grin.
“Thank you, Your Highness. However, there was a second piece of your promise. The right to pick my own match from among the Empire’s nobility.”
“I have not forgotten, Princess.” The Emperor’s voice was slower, more guarded. “I am certain any man in the Empire would be overjoyed to take one such as you as his bride.”
“I’m pleased to hear you say so.” Zarae stood.
The Emperor leaned forward. “Did you have someone in mind already?”MoreLess
“Your Highness,” Zarae began. “When you tasked me to bring the Oracle back to Morek, you made me a promise.”
The Emperor straightened. “I did, Princess, and I intend to live up to my word. You are released from your betrothal to the Commander Riece.”
Riece’s gaze sought out Clio, and he offere...d her a small, satisfied grin.
“Thank you, Your Highness. However, there was a second piece of your promise. The right to pick my own match from among the Empire’s nobility.”
“I have not forgotten, Princess.” The Emperor’s voice was slower, more guarded. “I am certain any man in the Empire would be overjoyed to take one such as you as his bride.”
“I’m pleased to hear you say so.” Zarae stood.
The Emperor leaned forward. “Did you have someone in mind already?”MoreLess
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