Chapter 352

• "I mean that will be more tedious but it would have been fun." A bitter sound that was to be laughter escaped from him, "But you are the most powerful yet your life lies in my hands."
• I had nothing to say knowing in the instant that he was referring to the blood oath and the punishment that they had to mete out on me.
• "Japheth's death was a shock and must have had you laid back but you should remember that Octavia and I are still alive and with the council, the verdict on you would be carried out soon." He gave me a wry smile and began putting out his cigar, "Picked out a funeral shroud yet?"