Eadric's pov

　　Geoffrey leaned forward, his dark eyes narrowing. "You really think your people will accept an alliance with the Blood Mages after all the bloodshed between us?"

　　I met his gaze steadily. "I'm not asking for acceptance overnight. This is about laying the foundation for a future where we're no longer tearing each other apart. We both know the truth now, Tristan's lies led to our division. He wanted us to destroy each other, and for years we played ...