Celeste jerked her chin towards Rose, who seemed just as surprised by the request as Wren was. ‘Promise you won’t use your magic against your sister either.’ Wren’s lips twisted. It was a bold request. After all, once Rathborne was out of the way and the Gevrans were sent packing, Rose would be the single biggest obstacle on her way to the throne. The way Celeste was staring at Wren made it clear she had already come to that same conclusion. She knew how badly Wren still wanted it, how meeting Rose – her own sister – hadn’t changed her ultimate goal. Rose turned to look at her. ‘Wren? Why are
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