“Including Reuben?” I noticed she hadn’t mentioned the Division’s chief munitions operative, who was also de Becque’s lover. I couldn’t say I was surprised to learn he’d accompanied de Becque when the cold operative had walked away from the Division.
“Reuben was taken by the Division. Needless to say, de Becque didn’t look upon that too kindly.”
“So he went riding to the rescue? De Becque never struck me as that sort.”
“His relationship with Reuben is what it is, but if he can take down the Division in the process, he’ll play the white knight.”
There was movement behind Femme. I shifted my stance to keep her from becoming aware we were no longer alone, and made sure my gaze remained steady on her. “May I ask why you remained behind?”
“Someone needed to—”
At that point, Mother interru
