“I couldn’t stand by and watch a man become king.” She says the words almost calmly, like we’re having a normal, everyday conversation. A chill goes down my spine. “What’s wrong with having a king?” Even as I say the words, memories slide into my mind. Amelia’s Boudica brooch. Her Yennenga pin. Her fascination with Cleopatra. I suddenly remember one of the interesting historical facts about Cleopatra. She was involved in the death of three of her siblings as part of her attempt to cement her power.
