“Their leader has been missing since Monday’s raid. We will find him within twenty-four hours and deliver him to the authorities, courtesy of the noble houses,” Maricius continued firmly.
“Tonight…”
“Yes, my Lord. At the latest. Do you want to speak with him before he his handed off?” Lord Voltera asked neutrally.
“No.”
Lord Voltera bowed and stepped back.
After a long silence, Lord Kramer spoke.
“Damien, I will need a speech. Make it short. Very short. Quentin, you have my leave to attend to our friends.”
He glanced at those gathered. “We are being attacked by someone who has a personal vendetta against my son, or my house. This is being investigated,” he nodded at Maricius, “and we will be going through every suspicion with a fine comb.”
He stood.
“We will not be cowed by anyone
