Chapter 59. Days 1 to 3: So I Can Stop Him (3)

“Well, he should be so lucky,” Cassie shrugged, offering Emily her glass too.

Emily gave her a small grimace and declined.

“After what he did, you coming here for him even after Grayson told you not to, takes guts. Aaron’s a lucky guy.”

“Careful Your Majesty, you almost sound like you approve,” Emily smiled, taking the glass from Cassie after all.

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[2021, February 19th. Eye of Imperium, Warlanda]

Nathan sat Emily down in her seat at the table and went through the course of events that would unfold during the vote.

“Cassie already explained all of this to me,” she said in a frustrated tone.

She’d mostly been giving him the cold shoulder since their little chat last night, but now as the room filled up with people she’d been told essentially may try to kill her if their little scheme didn’t work, Emily grew anxious. He took her hand in his. She pulled away. He took it again, holding on harder this time.

“It’s going to be okay. I