Book Seven: Chapter 249

“He does not speak for me, Your Majesty.” He glanced over at Master Liana, who nodded and also rose.

“Nor me, Your Majesty.” Liana looked at the rest of the chamber. “This is supposed to be a meeting of equals, he was addressing the chamber is all.”

“Interesting. Even now, you fail to be united.” The Faerie Queen turned to face Piero. “Such dissension in your chambers, and yet you simply stand there like a rabbit before the fox.”

Piero mopped the sweat off his forehead, then stood up straight. “I am in charge of this meeting,” he said, his face pale but his cheeks bright red. “So you will speak to me.”

“Very well.” The Queen studied him for a moment, then turned to the chamber. Above her, Mohan’s face stretched out in a silent scream. Alexandros wondered if this was actual footage of the man or simply an illusion.

“I demand to know the meaning of this.” Piero jerked his thumb at the screen. “If you have our Director, then I must insist--”

“He’s qu