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At the sound of the chime, Charlotte ended the communication with those she had left in charge on Suma and turned toward the door. Making her way around the various chairs and cushions of the sitting room in her quarters at the High Council Chambers, she pressed a key on the pad next to the door. The blue robe of the Royal Family of Dulsar filled the screen, and when it moved back, the face of King Levon blinked at her. Charlotte took a steadying breath, smoothed her hair, her gown, and opened the door.
Levon bowed slightly. “Empress, I trust this is a convenient time to speak with you?” Brown eyes searched her face, noticed the strain and worry, and hoped they would be able to tell truth from falsehood.
Charlotte inclined her head and stepped back to allow him to enter her quarters.
