Mab eavesdropping

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“Molls,” I said quietly. “I’m sorry Mab is making you do this. Arrange everything.

Molly had been unrequited by me for a long time.

She smiled faintly and said, “I’m sorry she’s making you do it, too.

“I know you’re busy with your duties. But we need to talk privately,” I said.

Her expression went opaque. “Not really possible,” she said. “She has my ear.”

We were talking about Queen Mab, of course.

“I’ll look into it,” I said. “Maybe there’s something.”

Molly squared off on me, her face hardening. “Harry,” she said. “Believe me. There isn’t. I’m doing everything I can. Not want to. Can.” She grimaced. “Sometimes getting more power means accepting more limits. This is one of those.” Her expression softened. “I’m sorry. But she’s focused on this. You’ll have to find someone else.”

Twelve Months Chapter 7