Chapter 110
She lifted her chin. Something inside her grew very still. “I have heard rumors from sources I trust of a plan to force a marriage between myself and your brother.” “How is that possible without your consent?” Linnea’s expression turned wry. “Once such things were not uncommon. The council Council approved all such unions and imposed not a few. My wishes mean nothing, and the one protection I might have is no longer available to me.” She meant being a Keeper, for as an ordinary matrix worker, she would be subject to Council decree. Not so long ago, another Keeper, Callina Aillard, had been forced into an unwelcome alliance with Beltran of Aldaran. “I’m not sure I understand,” Darkovan stammered, trying to think. “Oh. vodemort was released from his vows.” “He may not have any use for a
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