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Political Dance
Alex looked up as Joshua came into his waiting room.
“According to the staff, the envoy and her people are starting to squirm, Fourth.” Joshua didn’t even allow a hit of what he was thinking to show on his face. He was far too adept at his job for that.
Alex nodded and stood waiting as Joshua fussed with his formal jacket, making sure everything was in place. He nodded his thanks and walked out, with Marcus, James and a few more of their men falling in behind him. Alex had noted of late that the number of guards he had following him had multiplied, although on this occasion he had a sneaking suspicion the number of guards was due to the unexpected arrival of the envoy and the knowledge that many in their party were numbered amongst the Kin.
Alex wondered idly if the
