CHAPTER 9: TRUCE

Caiatl was sitting alone in her private quarters. She glanced up, awoken from her reverie when Taurun arrived. "Empress," Taurun said, bowing. She was a stickler for formality. "The other councilors are awaiting a decision regarding our arrival in Sol." Caiatl gave her a wry look. As if she didn't know. Taurun…