“No one,” Edric said. “Servants talk too much when they believe the general is not listening.”
The answer left no hidden ally to expose.
No conspiracy to dismantle.
Only one grieving man who had learned the palace’s habits, chosen his weapons, and decided every death between himself and Lucian was an acceptable cost.
Albert looked toward the representatives gathered in the chamber.
“Edric Halvern is found guilty of attempted assassination, the deaths of two Greyhaven guards, sabotage of the mountain barrier, and attacks against guests under Greyhaven protection.”
Edric did not lower his head.
His mother did.
Lady Halvern stood beside two family advisers, one hand locked around the other. Her face had gone gray beneath the court powder.
“The Halvern family accepts the judgment,” sh
