Hale looked up at the Queen beside Rua and winked. Rua turned to see the amulet of Aelusien glowing around Remy’s neck. “What?” Remy looked sideways at Rua. “I . . . you’re just vicious, that’s all.” Rua laughed with surprise. “You thought I just wanted to sit around and embroider cushions together?” Remy smirked, making Rua snort. This sister she could get to know more of. This person felt like her family. Remy nodded to Rua as if she felt the same way, as if they were finally seeing each other for the first time. “Let’s end this.”