“She does.”

“Good.”

Rue nodded heavily. She behaved as if she was a different person at this very moment.

Rue stood up and took hold of Adrian’s hand. “Also, don’t let anybody else find out about this. You have so many enemies out there. If others were to know, they would certainly figure out a way to assassinate you like the Luposians attempted to do.

“Also, always remember that you’re the legate and that you carry the heavy responsibility of protecting our country, my son. Always take good