"I see your loyalty is no longer solely to me."
"I serve the royal couple; my loyalty is to both."
Gabriel changed the subject.
"The negotiations with the kingdom of Sator and Vania have already concluded; only the kingdom of Battet remains. Today you will have to meet with them and agree on the terms of the alliance."
"I hope they aren't too difficult."
"They want you to take Princess Sefora as a second wife; I'm sure they'll try to create a marital union, so stay alert."
"And don't even think about accepting such a thing; the queen will kill you if you do."
"I don't intend to take another queen."
"For your sake, I hope so."
Alessandro met with the representatives of the kingdom of Battet. He was with them when he heard Abril's voice in the hallway and immediately went out. He wa
