Rowan released him after a measured beat, not because he had been commanded to but because the message had been delivered. Around the room, murmurs swelled as guests recalibrated their understanding of the power dynamics before them.
“This is absurd,” Charles declared. “You think a uniform intimidates me? I have negotiated with heads of state.”
“It’s over,” Lillian interrupted. “Not just tonight. All of it.”
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