“I’m not even in the Clergy,” AldaÑ—r said, “you heard the First Daughter. Being the consort of the new First Mother doesn’t give me any special powers or privileges. They just want my seed. And as a Security Force officer, I’m still a rookie. They’re not gonna listen to me.”

The door to the stairway opened and another Sister came in.

“We need the groom,” she said, “go get AyeжeinálÑ—a zia-Kirôuω and bring First Mother Mother Vytråna çen-Atüloköt down to the sanctuary.”

“Yes, Sister,” Nalyata said, keeping her gaze on AldaÑ—r.

He stared at her for another moment before turning and he...

Please subscribe to keep reading.