"And you will," he promised. "But for now, you should get back to the Little Palace. Apperances and all until your wedding night when you and I'm sure a select few of your choosing will move here with Nikolai in the Grand Palace." He would broker no argument as he head her away.
It was in the middle of the night when Baghra shook Nikolai awake, glaring at the boy as if he offended her. "You need to take the girl and go now. My son is up to no good, and if you hurry you can beat Ivan to the outpost where your Stag was reported."