The Truth-Teller’s Bargain (The Oracle’s Duet #1)

Epigraph

“You have served my family longer than anyone still living, and for that reason alone, I permit myself honesty: I am afraid.

My daughter has vanished, carrying with her a prophecy that—if interpreted against me—could cost me both the throne and my life. I cannot allow either.

I need you to do what you have done for us before. Find her. Contain the damage. Bring her home before the Realm senses weakness.

You know better than most what happens when a crown slips. And you know exactly how far I will go to prevent it.

There is no price I will not pay. No law I will not break.

Help me, old friend. Before this consumes us both.”

— RECOVERED FROM THE ESPIONAGE ARCHIVES OF RAI’SHARR, AUTHOR IDENTIFIED AS QUEEN ZENOBIA ONASIS