After her discussion with Nate about his father, Cassielle retreated to her room. LuHan had finished getting ready for the day and left by the time she returned. Several attendants were pulling clothes from his closet. She watched Nate spar with RuAnn from her apartment window. RuAnn pulled a familiar move. Cassielle smiled a little when Nate fell. She continued to watch. It surprised her how quickly he gained the upper hand against RuAnn. He was clearly skilled in hand-to-hand combat. Cassielle turned away when he left the ring. She had work that needed to be done. She changed from her tunic to a combat uniform. She went to her office. Checking her messages, she found High Council still made the announcement of resignation, but to the board only. Cassielle sighed. If she cou

