"Cassius?" Lyanna asked.
"Most probably." Lady Morgana replied. "But it doesn't matter whether they're true or not, they're damaging your reputations including Lady Naomi's.
"Then let's stop them publicly." Azrael said.
"How?" Lyanna asked.
"Cassius suggested sending Naomi to handle the eastern territories negotiations. We will all go. You, me, and Naomi. It will show the three of us working together and the rumours will be dismissed."
"You want me to come?" Lyanna asked, surprised.
"You designed those frameworks." Azrael replied. "You should be there during their expansion. Your expertise is important, even if you don't have an official position."
"The council might object."
"Let them." Azrael said. "You're my wife and you're coming with me."
Lyanna felt tears forming in her eyes. He was finally choosing her publicly over politics.
"When do we leave?" She asked.
"In three days."
They spent the next three days preparing.
