Chapter 31‘My... apologies, Lord Counsellor,’ Helsarn stammered, lowering his hand awkwardly and bowing as he stepped back. ‘I was about to knock. Their Excellencies ask that you attend on them in the Watching Hall.’
Helsarn’s momentary confusion prevented him from noticing Jeyan’s.
Her stomach became leaden. What did they want? Had they been searching for her yesterday?
‘There are no servants to carry such errands, Commander?’ she asked sharply, forcing herself to remain at least outwardly calm.
Helsarn misunderstood the question at first, but provided the answer to one she was reluctant to ask. ‘Your body servants have been called to the mirrors, Lord Counsellor,’ he said hurriedly. ‘And it was not fitting that a lesser person carry such a message.’
Jeyan nodded and motioned him to
