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RONAN

The faces of the Inquisitors were taut as I rejoined them in the room. Well, my own face didn't look any different.

I didn't miss the way Briggs's eyes narrowed when he didn't see Maeve behind me.

"If you don't mind me asking, My King, where is Maeve?"

"She won't be joining us," I said, matter-of-factly as I reached my spot.

Briggs wasn't the only one who looked shocked and uncomforta