“They may as well be.” I fretted, looking at the earth as it fell between my fingers. Xxnx The last pedestal was a book. I looked up to see Jade Tao, High Guard of Breyta. Every word that fell from Brandon’s lips seemed to compel a new expression from Bianca’s face, which made me wonder about what kind of expressions I could compel from her with my tongue. “I was only putting the empire’s best interests at-”
“Look at me!” I snapped at him, and Father’s eyes finally fell to mine. Will you break your codes for her, if she asks you to?”
“We do not adhere to them when in the service of the Heat Bringer.” Jade replied, “Her Holiness’s word is law until her passing, then our codes will be reestablished.
