Kingdom of Today (Book of Arden #2)

You are a treasure beyond measure.

The royals armed up and loaded onto a bus much fancier than the others. It possessed a clear roof and body, offering a full view of the outside world. No doubt the glass, or whatever it was, was maddened proof. Plush seats offered a comfortable place to rest.

Giselle occupied the vehicle already, seated up front, directly behind the driver. If she wore the key necklace, I couldn’t tell. She smiled and waved at Cyrus and Felix, as happy as could be.

Confusion speared me. The emperor adored this woman. Why take her to a battlefield teeming with feeders and glowers, his greatest enemy? Especially while she was pregnant with their child.