Monin smiled at her, a wild, hardened smile that would intimidate almost anyone else, but only seemed to antagonise Lenaris.
“You were overheard,” said Ruarnon, unsure of their footing, but sensing it was time to air this unspoken secret. “Arlian heard you talking to Pamoran and he told me everything.”
Monin shook his head. “I can never decide whether my son plays his cards too close to his chest, or whether he just makes things up as he goes along. I knew Lenaris was concerned. But when I put her in a position of compromise, she remained loyal to you, as a true Companion should. She passed her test to become Companion.
“As for Linh, I saw how frightened that girl was of the sorcerers. But not only did she speak to them and dare challenge me when I would have silenced her, she dared arg
