Chapter 35 - 1305
When Nicholas broke the news to Antoinette’s parents, he had half expected them to accuse him of her death. But all he encountered was sorrow and guilty silence. It would have been pointless to tell them that he knew the truth, so he held his tongue.
It had been several months now, but Antoinette’s cold, white face as she died in his arms still deprived him of sleep, and Nicholas searched for peace in the daily routine of his duties. Fortunately, his work was absorbing and challenging.
Seated at his desk, he checked the day’s calendar. The next audience was with the new Templar Marshal, Aimo of Oiselay, who had already arrived and was waiting in the antechamber. Nicholas studied him stealthily as he opened the door to the Seneschal’s office to announce him. Oiselay’s s
