She’d been such a fool to think she could wear this ring without anyone ever knowing what it was, that it might be safer on her finger than hidden behind a stone in the wall of her private chambers.īut she couldn’t despair, or all would be lost. There would be no denying this, no way to get out of this situation unscathed. She fought with every last ounce of strength to remain impassive in the face of the Watcher’s revelations. Resting on the hand of your brother’s wife.”Ĭleo was reminded of how she’d felt when she’d stood up on the dais next to the execution stage as the detonations went off, causing bright, fiery plumes to rise up before her eyes. But after her death, the ring was lost.” He glanced at Cleo, who still had her hands tucked behind her back. As such, it allowed her direct contact with the Kindred without any ill effects. The ring is said to have been created from pure elementia, drawn from the Kindred themselves. “Eva once possessed a ring that helped control her overabundance of magic. Slowly, he gained authority over his expression. His gaze shot to hers and he took a deep breath as he rubbed his chest again, as if the golden mark on his flesh caused him deep discomfort. “What about Cleo’s ring has you acting so strangely all of a sudden?” “Explain yourself right now, Alexius,” Lucia demanded, shocked by his unexpected rudeness.
She turned for the door and opened it slightly, but Alexius darted in front of her to block her way. “Anyway,” Cleo interrupted, a cool smile on her lips.
Melenia had to have known this already, I’m sure of it. “It’s all a matter of destiny, isn’t it? You’re here. “Of course,” Alexius murmured, as if speaking to himself. This is my mother’s ring, passed down through generations. “How did you get that? Where did you find it?” “Her ring? What are you talking about?”Īlexius continued to stare at Cleo. your ring.” His quizzical gaze snapped up to hers.Ĭleo yanked her hand away and tucked it behind her back. “Is everything all right?” Cleo asked after a moment, when Alexius didn’t release his grasp. It charmed Lucia to see this, an ancient boy seemingly uncertain of how he should greet an unfamiliar princess. “And you as well.” Alexius took Cleo’s hand and frowned down at it. Cleo, this is Alexius.”Ĭleo gave him a sweet smile and extended her hand. “Alexius, this is Princess Cleiona-Cleo-my brother’s wife. “Of course.” Lucia hastened to find her manners. “Good.”Īlexius now approached the two girls. Lucia searched Cleo’s face and found only sincerity. Immediately, a sense of serenity spread through her. “Don’t worry.” Cleo’s smile was calm as she reached down to take Lucia’s hand.
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