Ember I am lost in thought as I head toward my station to begin my patrol. So much has happened since I arrived at the palace and I can’t help but feel a little out of my depth with this new assignment. The Queen might be connected to the assassination attempt, and I am supposed to lead the investigation. Her potential involvement means danger. Whether the assassin was truthful about the queen’s involvement remains to be seen but if she learns that I am investigating her it won’t matter what the truth is. I will be in big trouble. I continue my patrol, my mind going over other possible explanations when Robert approaches. “I f*****g knew it,” he spits. My eyebrows shoot up. “Knew what?” Robert and I had our differences, but I thought we had reached some kind of understanding while coo

