Queen of Ashes (Empire of Shattered Crowns #2)

by May Freighter

“Yo-your Majesty?” Emilia drew back and put on her new mask before Ambrose could see her reddening face. She had not given a proper hug to anyone in a while. To some, the warmth of another human being was commonplace.

Lionhart chuckled. “What a long-winded way to say ‘that man over there’.”

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“I did not think you knew of my existence when you were a child. My first battle was at seventeen. I half expected to die there, along with my men.” “I know quite a lot about you. For example, I know that after your first kill, you silently cried in your tent all night.” Ambrose kept her head low and retreated to her place by the wall without making a sound. Thessian cleared his throat and pushed his unfinished meal away. “Why do I feel as if I am here in my undergarments?” He nervously looked at Ambrose, who did not react.

“Other than this disaster, there is nothing for you to show me, Laurence. I am disappointed in you.” Thessian’s voice was colder than the morning chill that bit into Laurence’s skin. “As of this moment, you are relieved of your position. You and those involved will pack your belongings and return to Darkgate to await your punishment.”

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