After a few agonizingly long seconds, Qoran Milligreest said, “She passed along the message, but he didn’t respond.” Janel’s heart skipped. “What does that mean?” “That he didn’t respond,” Qoran repeated. He turned his attention back to the high lord. “I’d leave if I were you. The emperor won’t be pleased with you when this is over.” Havar raised an eyebrow. “She can’t hurt me. Literally can’t hurt me. Have you forgotten the restrictions that come with wearing the Crown and Scepter? She can’t so much as lay a hand on any member of a Royal House.”5 “Don’t say I didn’t warn you,” the high
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