The Sirius residence had been filled with distant relatives since late afternoon, long before Kaelus and Roselyn arrived. The main meeting hall was crowded with dark-robed nobles.Their faces were rarely seen unless there was an interest worth squabbling over. And today was an opportunity to mine a mound of gold."I received a notice to hold an emergency meeting this morning, so let us begin." The Countess sat in the chair at the far end of the long table. Her body appeared frail and pale, yet her eyes remained sharp as she observed every corner of the room."We cannot leave this family leaderless any longer," said Elder Rowan, a white-bearded man sitting closest to the Countess. "Carl can no longer be relied upon. Roselyn is the next legitimate heir.""I refuse," Roselyn answered without hesitation."Lady Roselyn, this is not merely an obligation for someone carrying Sirius blood.""Obligation does not require me to abandon the North." Roselyn stood tall, looking at every single face
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