" Iram," Harun continued, leaning forward so his mouth was hidden behind his intertwined fingers. " The recent event calls for some kind of decision about the Aadian. He's not someone who could be allowed to wander freely."
" Any information on his current state?" Arslan looked up to Jaber, standing across from him behind Sindbad.
The man shook his head. " With the amount of drugs he was subjected to, it would take him a little longer to wake up, your Majesty, though I assure you he's in good health."
Arslan nodded his head in understanding before returning his eyes to the other two princes, both of whom had gone tense and calculating, as though getting ready to barter and bid. " The question remains, how to best deal with Iram? I would like to free him as much as the next person. However, my cousin's point stands. Any other kingdom might capture and use him against us."
