This time, Ian did get to his feet. āThis isnāt a decision you get to make!ā he said incredulously. āSydney Sageās fate isnāt in your hands. You have no right toāā
āIvashkov,ā interrupted Sydney. It was the first sheād spoken since we entered the room.
Ian turned his outraged expression from the throne to her. āI beg your pardon?ā
āIvashkov,ā she repeated, her face the picture of serenity. Only I could tell from the sweating of her hand how high her anxiety was running. The Alchemists had dealt her a low blow sending these three. āMy name is Sydney Ivashkov now, Ian.ā




















