Chapter Twenty-Two
Attempt
To the casual observer, she appeared to be intent on honing her dagger. To those who knew her well, they could see Atty was deep in thought, as well as keeping a sharp eye out for anything unusual. If anyone approached her who wasn’t written on her very short list, she’d listen to their complaint or concern, give them a brief answer, and continue with her cleaning.
Since meeting Rafe D’ Jacques and his mother, every warning flag in her system had gone up where it remained waving in the evil breeze the man created by his presence. But because he was Yulen’s legitimate half-brother, and older brother, she kept her weapons close by and at-the-ready, rather than take action against the visitor.
“Anything?”
She glanced over her shoulder to see her husband nervous
