“Everything secure?” he asked, dropping down into an upholstered chair by the window and gesturing for me to take the other.
I mirrored his pose and rattled off the security update with practiced habit.
“Perimeter is secure, our personal guard has taken up position alongside your father’s people, and I’ve gotten a full download from their head of security. It’s been quiet. The whole household’s been in mourning since your mother’s passing.” I paused, the next part more delicate. “They did mention that it would mean a lot to the staff if you would be willing to visit the site of your mother’s pyre and hold a memorial service at the family cemetery.”
He nodded, expression grave as he rubbed the back of his neck.
“I would like that as well.”
“I’ll ask Reed to arrange it with Cristian, if
