" Power lies not in those who flaunt it,” Cyrus says, his voice dropping an octave. “For once you lay it out for all to see, it sits there for any to take it. Power lies in those who have built their empire in the shadows without a word being breathed. Power lies in having your masses built, so when the glamorous show falls, the empire rises, already in place. "

― Keary Taylor , House of Kings (House of Royals, #3)