#Chapter 59 The Best Laid Plans

Bianca closes the door to her room with more force than necessary. Sound of the door slamming is loud but it provides no catharsis to the frustration twisting in her chest. She had heard the news only an hour ago, and it still does not feel real. The Captain of the Guard has been arrested. He was supposed to be her ally. He had been cautious at first, calculated, clever in his maneuvering, but after the amulet failed, after Ember returned from the mission injured but alive, he must have grown reckless. Bianca crosses the room and pulls the curtain shut. There is no way to undo what happened, and now she has to consider what comes next. The Captain's failure puts her in a dangerous position. If anyone uncovers their connection, if any detail leaks or draws suspicion, she knows the consequences will be swift. Kaine would never forgive a betrayal that large, and her punishment would be severe. Still, no one has come asking questions. The guards have said nothing to her. Kaine