SIR
Nobody speaks for a moment, the fire already crackling steadily as they wait for what it’s about to be given.
“For thirty years,” David begins finally, keeping his voice low but clear, “this book dictated how power moved through this city. It belonged to Malcolm first, a man who believed every human life had a price tag and every loyalty could be bought or sold. When he died, it became the weapon everyone fought to control.”
Nora steps forward, placing her hand gently over David’s arm. Her face is pale, but her eyes are completely clear as she looks at the book her father created.
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