They needed the ability to make decisions that might harm their own side in the short term if the broader human sphere benefited.
For someone Seraphine's age to even be shortlisted meant House Veyr had produced something rare.
Mirei spoke quietly. "But, this also means that the agreement itself is not the reason she came here, as she has the power to annul it and no one thinks anything is wrong with that."
"No," Aurelian said. "She would not."
Yelena's eyes narrowed slightly. "Then why now?"
Aurelian looked toward the dark window.
"Because my disappearance for so long has piqued her interest."
No one spoke for a moment.
Then Katsura pinched him lightly.
He looked down. "What was that for?"
"For saying it like that."
"It is true."
"It can be true and still sound sad."
Aurelian blinked, then laughed once under his breath. "Fine, she is just curious about me and wants to know about my adventures... maybe."
"Not sure if that was better or not," Katsura said.
