"Sounds lovely. I'll have to visit sometime."

"Sadly, I don't think it would be wise." Bri met her eyes. "The new emperor is not content with what he has. I don't like it, but no one asks people like me their opinion."

"I see." Cal half grinned. "Until we are officially enemies, I will count you as a friend." The light dimmed as men came into the room.

"Time to go," Jorges said quietly. "The men who came in are trouble. They work as muscle for the gangs, and hire out to ...