Chapter114:

Cassius shook his head slowly. “I honestly don’t know, Princess. If my room was closer to his, perhaps I could tell you. But his is the last one on the hall, and all of the rooms around him are empty now, save one.” “Whose room is that?” Kit asked, a spark lighting in the back of her mind. “Danyen. Maybe he would know more about Pierce’s comings and goings, but I’m not sure I understand why it matters. We’re already certain he’s her favorite, that she wants you to choose him, and she’s getting him information one way or another. Maybe it’s through her guards. I’m not sure what difference it makes.” “I’m not sure either,” Kit admitted, but that didn’t make her any less interested in finding out. Cassius tugged gently on her hand until Kit came over and sat on his lap. He wrapped his arms around her, and she leaned her head against his chest, frustrated, but glad to have him nearby to comfort her. “Your mother is an enigma,” he said quietly next to her ear. “We almost think we have her s