Leora
If I had known about this before I was rejected, I could have stepped in before the damage was done. I would have had the power as a queen to bridge the divide and integrate the rogues into the bartering system. We could have ensured they had the resources they needed instead of forcing them into desperation. Unfortunately, that chance to broker peace had slipped through my fingers.
"If only the other kings understood," I said. "You could have the same system with them as you do here, so there could be more supplies coming in."
They nodded, their focus shifting back to their meal, but my mind remained elsewhere. I needed to return to the kingdom. I had to speak with Bryan about this so I could salvage the situation before it got worse.
I lost my breath as a sharp pang shot throug
