Chapter 17 - THE RED OATH Emily broke the wax.
Inside was the Yates Charter.
The language was old.
Absolute.
The blood heir who opened the seal assumed authority.
Emily read the final line.
Then she signed.
Blood touched gold.
Arthur lowered his head.
"Sovereign."
The word echoed through the room.
Emily closed her eyes.
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Her old life had ended.
But for the first time, the future belonged to her.
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