[Lucien]
“We will protect you and your sister,” I said to Elizabeth as we stood in the hallway outside of the small conference room in my house.
“What about her consort?” she asked softly, and I nodded.
“Yes, we will protect the three of you, but only the three of you and it is to be kept top secret. You cannot tell your sister or her consort of any plans, understood?”
“Of course, King Owen,” she agreed.
“And I’m sure I don’t need to say this, but whatever we discuss in that room stays in that room,” she quickly nodded and for a moment I simply stared at her. I didn’t trust her because I didn’t know her and I had my doubts, but in this situation, I didn’t have much of a choice. Elizabeth stared right back at me, probably thinking the same thing. I nodded before I led her into the conf
