17 I stared blankly at Sion’s cold, sunken expression. 'How can someone look that good even when they’re angry?' Then I tilted my head slightly. 'B…

16 The Grand Duke’s regular assembly hall. Key officials of the Grand Duchy of Luxior had gathered to discuss the severe crisis at hand—the annual trade volu…

15 “Why is that bird here?” I blurted out, stunned by the bird's sudden appearance. The bird—something with a name like 'Per-something'—was pecki…