Dragon Blood Curse (Emperor’s Assassin #4)

Ten

The next morning Tallu dressed in dark silks and heavy fabrics, his skin back to its lustrous sheen. His curls fell over the golden crown servants had placed on his brow, his fingers were adorned with gemstone rings and delicate gold bracelets patterned like leaves.

Slipping in quietly through the door, Sagam observed for a few moments before speaking. “General Saxu wishes to speak with you.”

Tallu tilted his head, raising a bejeweled finger to brush a stray strand of hair off of his ear. “Show him in.”