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first thing you can do is wander—is that the right term?—me to Rupert.”
    “That is the right term, but I am unable to do that at present. My apologies for letting you down.”
    “Why not?”
    “My orders are to make sure that you stay in Mountain View until His Highness says otherwise.”
    “You sound more like a jailor than someone who has been sent to protect Olivia,” Larry said.
    Bruno pulled at his red locks, looking despondent. “That’s not my intention. This is purely to keep Her Highness safe. I am not privy to what’s going on, but whatever it is will keep his Highness busy, and he wants to make sure that his family is safe.”
    Olivia put her hands up in resignation. “Okay, let’s not make this complicated. It’s late, and I was about to head home soon, anyway. I’ll make up a guest room at the house.” She turned to Larry. “Are you going to check in on Kellan?”
    “No need,” Bruno said. “Kellan is over at Constance’s house with the others. We’re supposed to go over there. You are welcome to join us, Dr. Fox.”
    “Constance? Does she have more information about what’s going on?” Olivia asked.
    “I don’t know. I’ve just been asked to bring you over there.”
    “I’ll drive,” Larry offered as Olivia grabbed her Birkin.
    “No need. I’m happy to wander you both over—”
    Olivia shook her head. “No, let’s just drive.” She wasn’t ready to be
wandered
anywhere—other than to Rupert. She led them out of her office and made her way to Larry’s Bentley.
    Ten minutes later, they sat around Constance’s stone fire pit, cozy in the walled patio area of her backyard. Olivia looked around at the serious faces—Kellan, Harry, Inez, David, Constance, Morgana, and two men she didn’t recognize. She assumed they were Wanderers.
    Constance smiled at her. “Welcome, Olivia and Larry. Thanks for bringing them, Bruno. Olivia, Your Highness, I am honored to have you in my home. As you may know, I am the leader of the Wanderers in our area, and this is the rest of the Elder council.” She nodded toward the strangers. “You already know Morgana. Let me introduce you to Lars and Javier.”
    “Nice to meet you,” Olivia said as they got up to shake Larry’s and her hands.
    Constance waited and then continued. “I have been asked to gather this group and we’re expecting Am—”
    Before the name was out her mouth, Amadea appeared in front of them. Olivia got to her feet and embraced her mother-in-law. “I am so glad to see you! Do you have any idea where Rupert’s gone?”
    “This must be so difficult for you, dear,” Amadea said kindly. “Have a seat. I don’t have a lot of time, but I will try to put your mind at ease as much as I can.”
    As Olivia sat back down between Harry and Kellan, Amadea surveyed the group. “Constance, thank you for getting everyone together, and thank you all for coming. As you know, Spencer and I have retired, and Rupert is now in charge. However, because of Olivia’s accident, we’ve stayed on to help out while she recovers.” She looked at Olivia. “We were hoping that you’d have Rupert by your side during this time. Unfortunately, something has come up that requires the attention of the global sovereign of the Wanderers. I do not want to frighten you, but I want you to be sufficiently aware of the gravity of what’s happening. Please take all the security we put in place seriously.”
    “Is my family in direct danger? Does this have something to do with that man—Potomal, I think Rupert said?”
    “There is more to it than just us being in danger, but yes, Rupert and your family are in danger.” Amadea’s poker face set in a mask. “Ollie, I can’t discuss the details with you now.”
    “I thought I was the new
queen
, so why not?” Olivia countered.
    “You have still to be sworn in. We’ll take care of that as soon as this emergency is over. In the meantime, please understand that we’re all working to try to get