The girl dropped her hands to her side and narrowed her eyes. Several seconds passed, and I let her study me uninterrupted. Finally, she said, “Did you know I can tell if someone is lying? Did Kamoi tell you?” Good thing I told the truth. I shook my head. Kamini waved at Harlan. “You can go.” Harlan puffed out his chest and said, “Kamoi has commanded—” “How dare you?” Her violet eyes blazed with anger. “You know I’m a royal just the same as him. Regardless of what my mother might say about my age, I am plenty old to issue commands.” Right. I couldn’t let Kamini’s small stature and youthful
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