The Empress doesn’t get collared, or caged, or tortured.

“She, too, is one of Regin’s friends. They’re poker buddies, sisters of the Wii,…”

“He clenched Nix's shoulders. 'Why did you hesitate? I saw you hesitate!' He sho…”

“He pointed a shaking finger at her. 'You,' he growled. She jerked glances over …”

“Coming for her. Because I'm its...mate. Oh, man, that couldn't be good. She wan…”