Sacrificial Dilemma

Yuri sat at the head of the round table in her brightly lit dining room, her fingers lightly tapping on the polished surface.

The sunlight outside bounced off the large windows, sending beautiful rainbows of colors dancing outside. It had been very expensive to acquire the special glass from the Custodians but it was worth it.

She would have put the glass in her throne room but it would have ruined her halo effect and that was something she didn't want.

Across from her, Ivo and Armand sat, their expressions attentive but guarded, knowing that whatever Yuri had called them here to discuss would be of great importance.

Yuri's eyes flickered between them, her voice steady as she finally broke the silence. "There is something we need to discuss. A way to end the war."

Her calm words immediately set the tone, drawing the full attention of her husbands. Ivo's brow furrowed slightly, while Armand leaned forward, listening intently.