Alera is not a possession.

“It's a time of war, Alera. [...] Nothing is fair, and nothing is right, and it …”

“Narian scrutinised both me and the Queen, with eyes so deeply blue I could not …”

“You're dismissed, Lieutenant," the captain said evenly. "Go to your quarters.""…”

“Do you take this man as your husband?"I receive you as mine," she began with a …”