″I read enough to know it was believed the two royal lines never died off. Their descendants live in hiding, waiting for their queen to arise again,” Eero said. “Why the hells do you think the Lord Magnate has his little game at his masquerade? Fate’s ring was said to belong to the first queen. Only an heir will fit it. But should one come close to winning . . .” Eero dragged his thumb across his throat, not needing to explain more.
