The Return of the Emperor
And against reason, against training, against every wall he had built, he dropped a coin into the woman’s hand, pocketing the anklet.
“Ah, a wise choice.” She winked. “Especially on a day like this. You know, the princess of Dharakand was to wed our Crown Prince today.”
His head snapped up. “What did you say?”
She blinked at his sharpness, then lowered her voice conspiratorially. “But the Crown Prince vanished. Gone before the vows. Some say he fled. Some say he was taken. Either way, the palace bells did not ring for marriage today—they tolled for scandal.”
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