STANDING IN THE library, Render was pleased with how the morning was going. Yes, Daris was sitting at the table, ignoring him, but that was fine with him. All morning, Render waited for the next king to say something about what they’d done in his bed.

But he didn’t.

So maybe they wouldn’t get caught. Thank the Lord and Lady of Light.

“During the war with the Valutas, many warriors—”

“I want to see something.” Daris cut him off, and Render ...