The Arkwright stronghold was built around a stone courtyard and a modern medical wing.
Vespera Morcant saw the cameras first.
They covered the vehicle gate, the covered walkways, and every approach to the central building. None pointed into the guest court on the western side.
Rhydian Arkwright noticed where she was looking.
“The western rooms predate the camera system,” he said.
“That does not explain why you left them unmonitored.”
“They are guest rooms.”
Orren Arkwright walked ahead of them. “He means visiting Alphas complained.”
“They usually do,” Rhydian said.
Sable Wythe remained in the medical vehicle with Iven while the stronghold healers transferred him inside. She had removed Vespera’s ruined coat and wrapped it in a disposal sheet.
Vespera wore an Arkwright medic’s spa
