“That’s why Guin refused to believe you were a threat,” Rebecca surmised. “We warned her over and over, but she refused to admit you or your rebellion were a problem.” “Her wards were exceptionally thorough. The only way I could get past them was to have Guin killed, so her existing spells would fade. I’ve spent my life working to get back on Seelie Lands to save my son.” Rebecca held my eyes with surprising confidence for someone so young. “It sounds like there’s a lot we don’t know, and you’ve suffered far worse than we had imagined. However, that doesn’t excuse what you’ve done.” Before I could respond, Lochlan cut in. “You killed my father. He may not have been perfect, but his missteps did not justify killing him.” His tone was as frigid as his arctic-blue eyes. I had known the incide
