““We can’t see all the pieces, can we?” Heath said slowly. “Well,” Atira said softly, “we can see Lanfer now.” She paused, focused on him. “We can see the threat he represents. And you and your father know the lords and their loyalties—” “No,” Heath said. “There’s a piece missing from the board.” He let his gaze fall on the kavage in his hand, thinking. He felt Atira move slightly, scanning the courtyard. The sounds of the guard’s practice, the kitchen maids, gossiping as they plucked feathers—t...hey all faded as he ran through the events of the last few days. “The Archbishop hasn’t made an appearance, has he? He isn’t on the board.” Heath kept his voice low. “He sent word through Browdus that he was ill, but not so ill that a healer was needed.” “Is that unusual?” Atira asked, her voice just as low. “Isn’t it normal for Xyians to get sick?” “That man loves his own importance,” Heath said. “The entire city and all of the nobility knew when Lara would enter Water’s Fall.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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