The Royal Gambit — Episode 3

If you default, the Thorns can claim twice the deposit, 800,000, plus your 300,000 Julian, you owe over a million crowns. What move do I have left? Only one way out.

Finish the covenant, satisfies the Thorns, and collect the balance. It'll cover part of the debt.

Lesment is most powerful landholding house. A Morea Thorn requested you. You blessed her great-granddaughter three years ago. She called it the warmest ceremony she'd seen.

Then I'll go see her. I'll finish the covenant and clear my name. You don't know how difficult a Rodea Thorn is. Her Majesty is waiting. She hates lateness and excuses.

Thanks for the heads-up. Sit. Three years ago, my great-granddaughter was three months premature and spent six weeks in an enchanted cradle.

You gave her a fairy-tale blessing. I remember little Ella. She must be three. It was the warmest blessing I'd seen. That's why I chose you for Alara's Thank you for trusting me, Your Majesty. I promise-

I'm not finished. I investigated you. 28, six years' experience, 300 weddings and excellent