“If she was involved in a plot to kidnap you, she would be acting against her family and her own self-interest. If the Fae King was involved, then any standing he hopes to have with the elves is lost. And, Aria looks after herself. Trying to hurt you would severely limit her prospects,” Elmir explains. I consider this. It makes sense, I suppose. And what do I know of Midscape’s politics? Precious little. I’ve been so focused on learning my magic and looking for a way to break the cycle that I haven’t had the chance to dive too deeply into everything.
“If you’re sure,” I murmur.
“If she was involved, I will see to her myself,” Elmir swears to me.
I quickly change the topic, not wanting to think of Aria being torn limb from limb. “The man said something about wanting his land—giving it ba
