From behind Lissa, I heard Christian say, Worst. Timing. Ever. Adrian studied Lissa and then looked at Christian sprawling on the bed on the far side of the suite. Huh, Adrian said, letting himself in. So that's how you're going to fix the family problem. Little Dragomirs. Good idea. Christian sat up and strolled toward them. Yeah, that's exactly it. You're interrupting official Council business.
This excerpt from 'Last Sacrifice' by Richelle Mead exemplifies the blend of humor and tense political intrigue characteristic of the series. The scene captures the fragility of interpersonal dynamics within a supernatural context, where familial and political obligations intersect. Christian's remark,
