“Kit, you and I both know that your mother will not abdicate the throne so that you may rule as your grandmother did for her. Even if you chose... Pierce tomorrow,” Kit made a face, but Eli continued, “she wouldn’t step away. She’ll rule for as long as she can.”
“Then what are you saying? I should continue this Choosing for the next two decades?”
“No, not at all. I’m saying... if you want the crown sooner than she is willing to give it to you, then, you’ll have to consider other options.” His voice was low despite the fact that only the driver was near the carriage with them and he was fighting through a thunderstorm on the bench outside. She understood the significance of what he was saying and the necessity of keeping his voice down, however. What they were discussing now was treasonou
