title: Cast in Steel, Carved in Stone
author: Murphy, Christine W.
description: Words he doesn't understand define Mikkel's existence. He understands this Yule, the planet where Emperor Thane will negotiate peace, will self-destruct if Mikkel doesn't produce an heir. If he can keep Yule from exploding, Mikkel's only worry will be telling his wife he knows her secrets and he loves her anyway.