#Chapter 29: Search Warrant

Kayla The moment the emissary handed over the search warrant, I could feel the blood drain from my face. I glanced furtively up at Nicholas, wondering if he would allow this guildsman to come into the house. Surely he would find some excuse, right? But to my surprise, Nicholas simply smiled. “Of course,” he said smoothly, handing the paper back to the guildsman. “You’re welcome to come in.” I resisted the urge to glare at him. Was he really going to just let this guy waltz in and pick apart our lives? But then again, what choice did we have? Denying the guild would only make us look guilty. I forced a tight smile as Nicholas gestured for the man to step inside. The emissary adjusted his jacket and strode into the entryway, his shoes clicking on the polished floor as he cast a critical eye around the room. He pulled out his notebook and immediately began to jot things down. “I’ll need to tour the entire house, I’m afraid,” the emissary said as he wrot