“Even now, delegations are flying across the galaxy for our wedding. To prove that we are stronger together. But what happens when other enemies appear? Rev Ferrol is still in hiding, trying to start a civil war. His father will be executed for his crimes. What happens when—if—the Republic one day decides they don’t want to be our ally? What happens when we can’t get help?” “The Republic and the Jedi Order are our allies,” Phan-tu said. “But will they be in ten years? Thirty?” the queen asked.

