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Rivera could not help the small chuckle that escaped her. "To think that I am related to Christine is almost unbearable. But realizing that I am your only daughter, which puts me in the class of the Nobles I have for so long been annoyed by their arrogance, that's just simple irony there."

She regained some of her composure, at least enough to continue. "I can remember that night, now...for so long I had no idea what had happened to me. When the king's men found me in the stables...all thought I had either been abandoned or kidnapped. I grew up among the Royal family. James and Lelinus are as much my brothers as they are to each other."

She sat down across from him, too tired to stand any longer. "Christine has been trying to secure her place as James' queen for over a year now. She has recently been found to be with child. James' child. However, the new King shows no sign of wanting any woman as his own, let alone Christine. Perhaps she recognized me in court. All I know is that she has framed me for treason against James, plotting with you to overthrow him and his family. It appears she also holds a grudge against you. James will need to know that Lady Huor is not her proper title. I am interested to see his reaction."

She paused once again. "James and his council have already tried and sentenced me. I am to hang from the gallows until dead. The Prince has been sent off to Ghosts' Pass, and will ensure that the Royal Gaurd does not follow me across the border into Edgebrook.