Page 9 of Sapphire Queen
Heath rubbed his face with the palm of his hand. His frustration was palpable in the room, filling the tiny space with tension you could cut through with a knife.
“I can only imagine whatever the book holds is detrimental. It sent Onika running for the hills.”
“We need answers, Constable. It’s the only way we can help the kingdoms defeat whoever is behind this.”
“I agree, but we can only do so much.”
“Maybe I should travel to the Onyx kingdom and speak with Onika directly.”
“I doubt you’d get past Luca Holsten.”
“That’s right. The ruby commander gave up his place to be with her. Maybe I’ll call the castle’s doctor and see what I can find out through him.”
“Just be careful. Pissing off one of the Queens could be bad news for us.” Constable James sat down at his desk, “Perhaps instead, you should be trying to convince Sarifena you love her no matter what.”
“You know it’s not that easy, Constable.”
“Love never is, Heath.”
