Nevara
“Where did Kael disappear to?” I asked as the courtyard quieted and the last of the staff retreated inside.
Thoren didn’t look concerned. If anything, there was a faint edge of amusement in his expression.
“Oh, immediately after Bethany’s arrest, he went to tend to his guest.”
I turned to him fully. “His guest?”
“Yes.” Thoren clasped his hands behind his back, far too composed for someone delivering information like that. “Kael found him outside the gates when he was returning from taking David to booking. Brought him in. Told him to stay in his room until he finished business.”
I blinked. “He just… brought a man inside the castle?”
Thoren’s mouth twitched. “He’s head of the guard. He does have that authority.”
“That’s not what I meant.”
“He was a bit excited,” Thoren admit
