Chapter59:

Clearing her throat, she drew his attention, and Remont turned to face her, sliding his glasses down his nose so that she came into focus. “Well, if it isn’t my little Kit!” He stretched his arms out to her as he always did, and just as if she were still a small child, Kit rushed to him, letting him envelope her and resting her head in the crook of his neck. For a moment, all of her worries washed away, and she was her father’s little girl again. “How have you been?” Remont asked. “I have caught glimpses of you and the men, but most of the time, I have not lingered.” Kit pulled back slightly so that she could look into his eyes, the same shade of blue as her own. “You were at the ball, weren’t you?” “For a spell,” Remont acknowledged. “But I did not tarry. I heard the announcement about your... friend.” Kit knew he chose his words carefully because the guards were likely listening. Even though the door was thick, they had their ways. “Yes, Eli was named the new Representative from East