Can't Spell Treason Without Tea (Tomes & Tea 1)

With that magic came an unspoken expectation from every society lucky enough to steal her time. Reyna’s short sword slid from its scabbard with a whisper. Reyna dropped her sword, steadying the mage’s shuddering shoulders until Kianthe was finished. They wordlessly put her into a small waiting room near the throne room, removed every weapon she had—even the hidden ones—and finally left her in silence.