governed. Policies that impact them. They
should have a say in how this kingdom is
rebuilt.” Aelin lifted her chin. “I will be
queen, and my children ...” Her cheeks heated
as she smiled toward Rowan. “Our children,”
she said a bit softly, “will rule. One day. But
Terrasen should have a voice. Each territory,
regardless of the lords who rule it, should
have a voice. One chosen by its people.”
The cadre looked toward one another then.
Rowan said, “There was a kingdom—to the
east. Long ago. They believed in such things.”
Pride glowed in his eyes, brighter than the
dawn. “It was a place of peace and learning. A
beacon in a distant and violent part of the
world. Once the Library of Orynth is rebuilt,
we’ll ask the scholars to find what they can
about it.”
“We could reach out to the kingdom
itself,” Fenrys said. “See if some of their
lily
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