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Names and titles spilled from the lips of the man beside her as nobles shuffled to bow low before her. She did her best to look interested, regurgitating the carefully constructed speeches she'd been instructed to use as each house swore their loyalty.
It was tedious.
Her eyes scanned the crowd, looking for a familiar face. She saw none. They hadn't arrived yet. She scowled realizing her boyfriend had missed her coronation.
A gasp brought her back to reality. Nobleman Ukano knelt with his family at her feet. Embarrassed, she flushed, ready to apologize, when a familiar voice stopped her.
