“To answer your questions in order, I am Princess Brianna of the Huine nation, the ambassador charged with securing good relations with the person in control of the land a Silverwood tree is growing upon. Also, a full member of the council.” Shocked faces looked at Dale, who nodded. “As for the second question,” her eyes flashed, and Frank found himself blind while a blade tickled his neck; Brianna breathed softly into his ear, “because you can’t.”
