“You will openly defy me?” He could feel her power scraping along their shields, like it was dragging claws down walls of stone. Not one of his Inner Court moved. “According to the Charters of the Courts, I am permitted to defy you if I believe there is a credible threat to my Court by complying,” Sorin replied, stepping right up to the edge of their shields. Talwyn was just on the other side. There were only a few feet separating them. Her jade eyes glowed brightly with rage. “The only work around is the Blood Vow, which you have already invoked. She is a member of my Court, and you, my
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