“I told him if that was what it took to be chosen as Heir, I didn’t want it. And I walked out.” Nesryn sucked in a breath. “Are you insane?” Sartaq smiled faintly. “I certainly hope not, for the sake of this empire.” He tugged her closer, until their bodies were nearly touching. “Because my father appointed me Heir before I could walk out of the room.”
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