Thank you," she whispered. "I promise I will not interfere in Court business again."

"Oh yes, you will."

Zouelle looked up to see her uncle regarding her with a sad little smile.

"You decided that you were ready to start meddling in the great game. I really hope you were right, Zouelle, because once you start playing it you can never leave. You are in the game now, my dear. There is no going back.

Autore: Frances Hardinge