“All those in favor of the conditions our Hybreed has imposed?” Every hand went up. “Then it is done.” Now it is over. To Tem’s utter surprise, the king bowed his head at her. Then he stood, turned, and left the room. The rest of the basilisks stood too, and Tem watched as they formed a single file line in front of her. She glanced around at Caspen. What are they doing? They are acknowledging my authority. By staring at me? You are the source of my authority. Our connection is what swayed them today.
