Moira's Secret

The guests of the Emperor have been settled comfortably in their quarters. Phillippe is overjoyed to have his friend with him and is eager to create an alliance against Lavi. Alexei is sitting with him at the study, simply listening.

“My half brother must be in Soloma by now,” Phillippe says as he pours wine into a couple of glasses. He offers one to Alexei who thanks him.

“He will be raising an army against me,” he goes on, his tone bitter. “There is no doubt about it. Soloma is supporting his claim to the throne.”

“You do not have an heir,” Alexei points out. “If your half brother is taken out, Faika will be in a succession crisis. Guinevere will not be backed by any of the lords and since she is a woman, the next person to inherit the throne is…”

“My father-in-law,” Phillippe sighs. “Aemon Morales. He is the most capable man in the country and Moira’s father. After him, it will be someone from his family. Regardless, after my death, there is no male heir and hence, by law, the thro