“What of the Queen of the Western Courts? You said Queen Esmeray left her alive,” Scarlett said. “She did, and she ruled all the Courts beautifully for decades, helping to raise her niece and teaching her how to rule until she was ready to take up her place as queen,” Sorin explained. “You speak as if you knew her personally,” Scarlett said, finishing the nuts and dropping her hand to his that still splayed across her hip. He intertwined their fingers. “I did, Scarlett,” he answered, his tone somewhat melancholy. “I was her Second-in-Command. She was a dear friend. Do you remember how I told
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